As fresh arrivals settled on 20 Aug 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,010 per quintal in Kalmeshwar APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pumpkin Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,200
- Lowest Price Today₹850
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,010
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Pumpkin rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 13.8% below the period average and just 32.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Pumpkin rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 5 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 6 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Pampady Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 11 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 12 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹3,300 (103.1%) 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 ₹1,172. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹810 | ₹1,030 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹850 | ₹1,010 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Aug 2026, Pumpkin traded at this rate in Kalmeshwar APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.