In the mandi rate roundup for 21 Aug 2026, Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Pumpkin, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,000 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,300
- Lowest Price Today₹2,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Pumpkin about 13.6% below the period average, and just 36.2% 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
Here's how Pumpkin rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹3,000 |
| 2 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 3 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,850 |
| 4 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 5 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 6 Vandavasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Sathiyamagalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Cheyyar(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.
The ₹250 (9.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹4,700, with the average around ₹3,471. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,350 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,350 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,550 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
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
The day's best Pumpkin rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Pumpkin on 21 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.