Going by the latest APMC figures for 23 Aug 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,150 per quintal in Damana Hat APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Pumpkin today.
01What Put Damana Hat APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,250
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 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.
This puts Pumpkin about 18.6% below the period average, and just 42.5% 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
This table ranks Pumpkin rates across active mandis for 23 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 7 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 8 Anchal Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 9 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 10 Aroor Market APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Vadalur(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.
A spread of ₹1,000 (33.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Pumpkin prices at Damana Hat APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,412. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹1,250 | ₹800 | ₹1,150 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,150 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,250 | ₹1,150 | ₹1,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹850 | ₹950 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,150 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,950 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,900 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,420 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,450 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,450 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 10 Jul | ₹1,550 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,450 |
| 07 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 03 Jul | ₹1,450 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 02 Jul | ₹1,450 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,350 | ₹1,150 | ₹1,300 |
| 24 Jun | ₹1,350 | ₹1,150 | ₹1,250 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Pumpkin yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In a nutshell, Pumpkin was priced at this level in Damana Hat APMC on 23 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.