As the 16 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,680 per quintal in Patran APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,680
- Lowest Price Today₹1,680
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,680
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Other)
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 58.9% above the period average, and just 12.5% 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
Here's how Pumpkin rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 7 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 8 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 9 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 10 Manubazar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Kendrapara 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.
A spread of ₹3,000 (100.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Patran APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹1,920, with the average around ₹1,057. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹1,680 | ₹1,680 | ₹1,680 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,530 | ₹1,530 | ₹1,530 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,920 | ₹1,920 | ₹1,920 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,830 | ₹1,830 | ₹1,830 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,910 | ₹1,910 | ₹1,910 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,380 | ₹1,380 | ₹1,380 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Pumpkin, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Patran APMC reported Pumpkin at this level on 16 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.