In the day's wholesale-price digest for 24 Sep 2026, Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Pumpkin, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,750 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Pumpkin today, setting the tone for the session.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pumpkin Rate
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Sep 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Pumpkin is about 3.4% above the period average — just 16.7% 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 24 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹3,750 |
| 2 Baghty APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 3 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Pune(Moshi) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Tiruvarur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Valangaiman APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Vandavasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
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.
That ₹1,000 (36.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pumpkin fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Pumpkin prices at Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,625. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Pumpkin found its strongest bid at Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 24 Sep 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.