Turning to the 15 Aug 2026 APMC board, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹2,150 per quintal in Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pumpkin Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,300
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 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.
Today's rate is about 8.0% above the period average and just 38.6% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Pumpkin rates across the markets that reported on 15 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹3,250 |
| 2 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 3 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 4 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,850 |
| 9 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Vandavasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Pumpkin.
That ₹500 (18.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pumpkin fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹1,990. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,150 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,850 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,050 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,050 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,050 |
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, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Pumpkin rate on 15 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.