Based on what the markets reported on 18 Sep 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹250 per quintal in Harike APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹300
- Lowest Price Today₹200
- Average (Modal) Price₹250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Pumpkin rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Pumpkin is about 0.0% above the period average — just 50.0% 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
Here's how Pumpkin rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjirappally Market APMC Leader | ₹3,800 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 4 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Piravam Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Bhagta Bhai Ka APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 Anchal Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 9 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,050 |
| 11 Tiruvarur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Gopa 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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Harike APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹500, with the average around ₹250. 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 | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 15 Sep | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 10 Sep | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 09 Sep | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 08 Sep | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 07 Sep | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 06 Sep | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 03 Sep | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 02 Sep | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 01 Sep | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 31 Aug | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 29 Aug | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 25 Aug | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 20 Aug | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 19 Aug | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Harike 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.