From today's trading desk on 18 Aug 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹2,850 per quintal in Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. This is one of several Pumpkin rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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 7.6% above the period average, sitting just 5.0% 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
This table ranks Pumpkin rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 3 Phek APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 7 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Silachhari APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 11 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹3,300 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,700 (81.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,648. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,850 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,850 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,850 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,850 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,850 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,850 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,850 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,850 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Pumpkin stood at Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.