From today's trading desk on 23 Aug 2026, Perumbavoor Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Pumpkin, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,200 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Pumpkin rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Pumpkin is about 0.6% below the period average — just 37.1% 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
Here's how Pumpkin rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Perumbavoor Market APMC Leader | ₹2,200 |
| 2 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹1,800 |
| 3 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹1,300 |
| 4 Boudh APMC | ₹1,200 |
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.
That ₹1,000 (83.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pumpkin fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Perumbavoor Market APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,214. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Pumpkin, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
In short, Pumpkin found its strongest bid at Perumbavoor Market APMC on 23 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.