With the 29 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,200 per quintal in Pandkital APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
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₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 5.3% above the period average and just 27.3% 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 29 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 Bhagta Bhai Ka APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 3 Kulai APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 4 Phek APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 7 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 9 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 11 Nagapattinam(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.
A spread of ₹2,800 (87.5%) 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 Pandkital APMC ranged between ₹750 and ₹1,650, with the average around ₹1,140. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹1,250 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 28 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,250 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,320 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,280 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,320 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,280 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,420 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,350 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,450 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,350 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,350 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,350 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,320 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,460 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,250 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,020 | ₹850 | ₹950 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹850 | ₹950 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,650 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹890 | ₹750 | ₹850 |
| 21 Jul | ₹920 | ₹850 | ₹900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹900 | ₹850 | ₹880 |
| 17 Jul | ₹950 | ₹850 | ₹920 |
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Pandkital APMC posted this Pumpkin rate on 29 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.