In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Aug 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,633 per quintal in Dera Baba Nanak APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Pumpkin yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Pumpkin arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,633
- Lowest Price Today₹1,633
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,633
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 3-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 3-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 12.9% above the period average and just 11.8% 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
The table below lines up Pumpkin rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Dera Baba Nanak APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 5 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 7 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 11 Silachhari APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹2,750 (84.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
053-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 3 days, Pumpkin prices at Dera Baba Nanak APMC ranged between ₹856 and ₹1,852, with the average around ₹1,447. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹1,633 | ₹1,633 | ₹1,633 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,852 | ₹1,852 | ₹1,852 |
| 03 Aug | ₹856 | ₹856 | ₹856 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Pumpkin traded at this rate in Dera Baba Nanak APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.