As the 18 Sep 2026 session wrapped up, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,283 per quintal in Kalanaur APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Pumpkin markets.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
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₹1,283
- Lowest Price Today₹1,283
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,283
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 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.
This puts Pumpkin about 3.8% below the period average, and just 14.5% 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
The table below lines up Pumpkin rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Kalanaur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjirappally Market APMC Leader | ₹3,800 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 4 Bhagta Bhai Ka APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Anchal Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 6 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 7 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Needamangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Tiruvarur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Ladwa 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.
The ₹800 (26.7%) 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 Kalanaur APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹1,334. 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 Sep | ₹1,283 | ₹1,283 | ₹1,283 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,285 | ₹1,285 | ₹1,285 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 30 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Pumpkin was priced at this level in Kalanaur APMC on 18 Sep 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.