Going by the latest APMC figures for 15 Sep 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹2,000 per quintal in Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pumpkin Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Sep 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Pumpkin about 21.8% below the period average, and just 33.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Pumpkin rates across the markets that reported on 15 Sep 2026, so you can see where Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 Sathiyamagalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 4 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 6 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 7 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Peravurani(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Perundurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,300 |
| 12 Vellore APMC | ₹2,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Pumpkin.
A spread of ₹3,750 (166.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Pumpkin prices at Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,557. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
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
Going to the top Pumpkin market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
The takeaway: Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Pumpkin at this level on 15 Sep 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.