Reading today's price tape for 24 Aug 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Perumbavoor Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pumpkin Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Pumpkin arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 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 12.6% above the period average — just 28.6% 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 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹3,500 |
| 2 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 3 Muthupettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,850 |
| 5 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Sathiyamagalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Vandavasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
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 ₹750 (27.3%) 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 ₹2,220. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 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 |
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 day's best Pumpkin rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
In short, Pumpkin changed hands at this rate in Perumbavoor Market APMC on 24 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.