Reading today's price tape for 18 Sep 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,310 per quintal in Patran APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Patran APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,310
- Lowest Price Today₹1,310
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,310
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Pumpkin is about 34.4% above the period average — just 24.3% 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
The table below lines up Pumpkin rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Patran 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 Piravam Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Bhagta Bhai Ka APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 Anchal Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 9 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Fazilka APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
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 ₹800 (26.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Patran APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹1,730, with the average around ₹975. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹1,310 | ₹1,310 | ₹1,310 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,730 | ₹1,730 | ₹1,730 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,460 | ₹1,460 | ₹1,460 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,620 | ₹1,620 | ₹1,620 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,650 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,650 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹960 | ₹960 | ₹960 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,650 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,140 | ₹1,140 | ₹1,140 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,170 | ₹1,170 | ₹1,170 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,140 | ₹1,140 | ₹1,140 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Patran APMC logged this Pumpkin rate on 18 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.