In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Oct 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,600 per quintal in Thalavadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Pumpkin markets.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Pumpkin rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Pumpkin is about 32.8% above the period average — just 11.1% 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
This table ranks Pumpkin rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹3,300 |
| 2 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 3 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 4 Valangaiman RM APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Vandavasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹550 (20.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pumpkin fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Pumpkin prices at Thalavadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,800, with the average around ₹1,205. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,150 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,150 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Pumpkin changed hands at this rate in Thalavadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.