With the 21 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Pumpkin, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,000 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Pumpkin, making it the day's standout.
01What Put Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 5.0% 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
Here's how Pumpkin rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 3 Tsemenyu APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 5 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 7 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 8 Baghty APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 9 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Valangaiman RM APMC | ₹3,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹3,000 (100.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Pumpkin matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
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 ₹5,716. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 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 |
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
The headline Pumpkin rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 Oct 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.