In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Piravam Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pumpkin Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Pumpkin rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Pumpkin about 19.0% above the period average, and just 10.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Pumpkin rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 3 Kulai APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 5 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 7 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,650 |
| 8 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 9 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
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.
That ₹2,750 (84.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pumpkin fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Piravam Market APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹5,005, with the average around ₹3,780. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹300 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹5,005 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
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
For Pumpkin, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Piravam Market APMC reported Pumpkin at this level on 19 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.