In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Aug 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,310 per quintal in Kalmeshwar APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Kalmeshwar APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,030
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,310
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Pumpkin about 12.8% above the period average, and just 12.7% 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
The table below lines up Pumpkin rates across the markets that reported on 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kalmeshwar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Nedumpaikulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 5 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 7 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 8 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 11 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 12 Anchal Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Pumpkin.
That ₹2,800 (87.5%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Pumpkin prices at Kalmeshwar APMC ranged between ₹625 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹1,161. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,030 | ₹1,310 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,040 | ₹1,320 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,030 | ₹1,360 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,010 | ₹1,330 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,310 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,005 | ₹1,315 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,065 | ₹1,335 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,045 | ₹1,325 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,010 | ₹1,330 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹830 | ₹1,010 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹810 | ₹1,030 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹850 | ₹1,020 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹650 | ₹810 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹825 | ₹1,035 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹625 | ₹855 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹865 | ₹1,035 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹830 | ₹1,010 |
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
Before carting Pumpkin to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Pumpkin was priced at this level in Kalmeshwar APMC on 12 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.