As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Aug 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Narasinghpur APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pumpkin Rate
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₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 25.0% above the period average and just 22.2% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 3 Phek APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 9 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 10 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 11 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Anchal 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.
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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Narasinghpur APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,801. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
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
Selling Pumpkin well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Narasinghpur APMC posted this Pumpkin rate on 18 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.