Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Oct 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹500 per quintal in Bhagwanpur(Naveen Mandi Sthal) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹550
- Lowest Price Today₹400
- Average (Modal) Price₹500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Pumpkin rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Pumpkin about 5.5% below the period average, and just 58.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Pumpkin rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Bhagwanpur(Naveen Mandi Sthal) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹3,750 |
| 2 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 3 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 4 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 5 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Needamangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Valangaiman RM APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Tiruvarur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Pumpkin.
A spread of ₹750 (25.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Bhagwanpur(Naveen Mandi Sthal) APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹529. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹550 | ₹400 | ₹500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 14 Oct | ₹600 | ₹450 | ₹500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹600 | ₹400 | ₹450 |
| 23 Sep | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹450 |
| 22 Sep | ₹800 | ₹650 | ₹700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 18 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 16 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 15 Sep | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹450 |
| 14 Sep | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 12 Sep | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹450 |
| 11 Sep | ₹420 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹460 |
| 09 Sep | ₹550 | ₹400 | ₹500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹650 | ₹400 | ₹500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 04 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
For Pumpkin, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Pumpkin was priced at this level in Bhagwanpur(Naveen Mandi Sthal) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.