Reading today's price tape for 19 Oct 2026, Jalalabad APMC stood at the front of the pack for Pumpkin, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,600 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Pumpkin leader.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,700
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Pumpkin rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Pumpkin is about 62.1% above the period average — just 20.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Pumpkin rates across active mandis for 19 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jalalabad APMC Leader | ₹3,600 |
| 2 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 3 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 5 Manubazar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 6 Needamangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Anchal Market APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Valangaiman RM APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Pumpkin.
The ₹600 (20.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Jalalabad APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,221. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,650 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹560 |
| 17 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Pumpkin found its strongest bid at Jalalabad APMC on 19 Oct 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.