In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Talcher APMC. See where this sits in the day's Pumpkin range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,657
- Lowest Price Today₹1,370
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Pumpkin is about 3.6% above the period average, sitting just 10.7% 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 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Talcher APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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
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 ₹3,300 (103.1%) 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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Pumpkin prices at Talcher APMC ranged between ₹980 and ₹1,680, with the average around ₹1,448. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹1,657 | ₹1,370 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,323 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,380 | ₹1,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,675 | ₹1,370 | ₹1,510 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,580 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,480 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,280 | ₹1,440 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,510 | ₹1,280 | ₹1,425 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,680 | ₹1,340 | ₹1,550 |
| 06 Jul | ₹1,210 | ₹980 | ₹1,125 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Pumpkin stood at Talcher APMC on 20 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.