Turning to the 16 Aug 2026 APMC board, Ahmedgarh APMC stood at the front of the pack for Pumpkin, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,800 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pumpkin Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 111.1% above the period average and just 5.0% 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 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ahmedgarh APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ahmedgarh APMC Leader | ₹3,800 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 6 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 7 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,850 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Pumpkin.
That ₹1,000 (35.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pumpkin fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Ahmedgarh APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹1,800. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
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
Before carting Pumpkin to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Aug 2026, Ahmedgarh APMC set the pace for Pumpkin. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.