Here's the 19 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,020 per quintal in Kalmeshwar APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Pumpkin yards.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,200
- Lowest Price Today₹810
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,020
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Pumpkin rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Pumpkin is about 13.9% below the period average, sitting just 32.0% 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 19 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 Kanjirappally Market APMC Leader | ₹3,800 |
| 2 Kulai APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,650 |
| 6 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 7 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 11 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
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 ₹600 (18.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
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 ₹1,185. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹810 | ₹1,020 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,015 | ₹1,305 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,020 | ₹1,360 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,060 | ₹1,340 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,035 | ₹1,315 |
| 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 |
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 yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Pumpkin stood at Kalmeshwar APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.