In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Aug 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹2,750 per quintal in Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pumpkin Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Pumpkin about 8.3% above the period average, and just 8.3% 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
The table below lines up Pumpkin rates across the markets that reported on 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Nedumpaikulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 5 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 7 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 8 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 11 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 12 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Pumpkin.
The ₹2,800 (87.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,539. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Pumpkin at this level on 12 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.