Checking the day's mandi numbers for 29 Oct 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹800 per quintal in Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,000
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
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.
At this level, Pumpkin is about 21.3% below the period average, sitting just 60.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Pumpkin rates across the markets that reported on 29 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) 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 | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 6 Silachhari APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 7 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 8 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 9 Valangaiman RM APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Tiruvarur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
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.
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.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Pumpkin prices at Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,017. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| 28 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹500 | ₹1,400 |
| 27 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹600 | ₹1,200 |
| 24 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹400 | ₹800 |
| 23 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹400 | ₹800 |
| 22 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹500 | ₹1,300 |
| 21 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹500 | ₹1,300 |
| 20 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹500 | ₹1,300 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹600 | ₹1,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹600 | ₹1,300 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹500 | ₹1,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹600 | ₹1,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹800 | ₹1,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Pumpkin stood at Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC on 29 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.