Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Oct 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,650 per quintal in Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Pumpkin yards.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 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.
Right now Pumpkin is about 15.1% below the period average — just 31.3% 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 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Lehra Gaga APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 5 Phek APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 7 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 9 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 10 Ladwa APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Valangaiman RM APMC | ₹3,000 |
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.
At ₹3,000 (100.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Pumpkin matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Pumpkin prices at Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹1,944. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Pumpkin yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In short, Pumpkin changed hands at this rate in Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 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.