From today's trading desk on 16 Aug 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹3,300 per quintal in Silachhari APMC. See where this sits in the day's Pumpkin range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Silachhari APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Pumpkin is about 16.4% above the period average, sitting just 5.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Pumpkin rates across the markets that reported on 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Silachhari APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ahmedgarh APMC Leader | ₹3,800 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 7 Silachhari APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 9 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 10 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Pumpkin.
That ₹800 (26.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pumpkin fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Pumpkin prices at Silachhari APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,836. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 05 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 30 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 28 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
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
Selling Pumpkin well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Pumpkin stood at Silachhari APMC on 16 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.