In the day's wholesale-price digest for 26 Aug 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Pumpkin yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
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.
At this level, Pumpkin is about 16.3% above the period average, sitting just 4.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Pumpkin rates stacked up across reporting markets on 26 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ahmedgarh APMC Leader | ₹4,500 |
| 2 Tsemenyu APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 4 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 6 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,850 |
| 11 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Shillong 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.
At ₹1,700 (60.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Pumpkin matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹2,064. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
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
Selling Pumpkin well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Pumpkin rate at Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on 26 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.