Turning to the 16 Sep 2026 APMC board, Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Pumpkin, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,000 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Pumpkin leader.
01What Put Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC on Top Today
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 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.
Today's rate is about 4.5% above the period average and just 25.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Pumpkin rates across the markets that reported on 16 Sep 2026, so you can see where Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Piravam Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 Phek APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 7 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 9 Silachhari APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Anchal Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Lehra Gaga APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹2,800 (87.5%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,744. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Pumpkin today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Sep 2026, Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC set the pace for Pumpkin. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.