Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Oct 2026, Chathanoor Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Pumpkin, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,300 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pumpkin Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,300
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Pumpkin rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Pumpkin is about 19.4% below the period average, sitting just 45.2% 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 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chathanoor Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chathanoor Market APMC Leader | ₹2,300 |
| 2 Shadabad APMC | ₹650 |
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.
The ₹1,650 (253.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Chathanoor Market APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹4,200, with the average around ₹2,852. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹200 | ₹2,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 23 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
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
Selling Pumpkin well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Chathanoor Market APMC led Pumpkin on 17 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.