Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Oct 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,200 per quintal in Kalpetta Market APMC. See where this sits in the day's Pumpkin range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
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₹1,300
- Lowest Price Today₹1,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- 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.
Right now Pumpkin is about 13.4% below the period average — just 20.0% 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
This table ranks Pumpkin rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lehra Gaga APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Anchal Market APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 5 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 6 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 7 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 8 Needamangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Fazilka APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Mannargudi I(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.
The ₹1,000 (33.3%) 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 Kalpetta Market APMC ranged between ₹1,100 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹1,386. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
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
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
In short, Pumpkin changed hands at this rate in Kalpetta Market APMC on 17 Oct 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.