Turning to the 17 Oct 2026 APMC board, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹900 per quintal in Vantamamidi APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Pumpkin today.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,000
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Pumpkin rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 4.5% above the period average and just 40.0% 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
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 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹3,750 |
| 2 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 3 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 4 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Valangaiman RM APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Needamangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Cheyyar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Vandavasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Pallavaram(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.
The ₹1,000 (36.4%) 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 Vantamamidi APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹861. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹850 |
| 11 Sep | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Pumpkin today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Vantamamidi APMC posted this Pumpkin rate on 17 Oct 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.