Based on what the markets reported on 18 Oct 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,800 per quintal in Habra APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pumpkin Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,800
- 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.
Right now Pumpkin is about 1.8% above the period average — just 28.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Pumpkin rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjirappally Market APMC Leader | ₹3,800 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 4 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 5 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 6 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 7 Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Kendrapara 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.
That ₹800 (26.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pumpkin fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Pumpkin prices at Habra APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,768. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Pumpkin yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Habra APMC logged this Pumpkin rate on 18 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.