Going by the latest APMC figures for 28 Aug 2026, Kulai APMC stood at the front of the pack for Pumpkin, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,700 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What Put Kulai APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,700
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Pumpkin rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 1.9% below the period average and just 7.5% 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 28 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kulai APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulai APMC Leader | ₹3,700 |
| 2 Munnar Market 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 ₹700 (23.3%), 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Pumpkin prices at Kulai APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,771. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 06 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 05 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 28 Jun | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 18 Jun | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
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
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 28 Aug 2026, Kulai APMC set the pace for Pumpkin. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.