Here's the 16 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Pumpkin was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Rasipuram(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
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Pumpkin arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Pumpkin rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Pumpkin is about 6.5% above the period average, sitting just 6.7% 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 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ahmedgarh APMC Leader | ₹3,800 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Silachhari APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 6 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 7 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 8 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,850 |
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 ₹950 (33.3%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,629. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
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
Before carting Pumpkin to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Pumpkin rate at Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 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.