Pulling together the 26 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹500 per quintal in Maigalganj APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Pumpkin markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pumpkin Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹520
- Lowest Price Today₹480
- Average (Modal) Price₹500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Pumpkin is about 29.2% below the period average, sitting just 46.8% 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
Here's how Pumpkin rates stacked up across reporting markets on 26 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Tsemenyu APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Phek APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 6 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 7 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 8 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 9 Anchal Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 11 Manubazar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 12 Vaniyampadi(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.
A spread of ₹2,000 (66.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Maigalganj APMC ranged between ₹480 and ₹940, with the average around ₹706. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹520 | ₹480 | ₹500 |
| 24 Oct | ₹520 | ₹500 | ₹510 |
| 23 Oct | ₹530 | ₹500 | ₹515 |
| 22 Oct | ₹530 | ₹500 | ₹515 |
| 21 Oct | ₹530 | ₹500 | ₹515 |
| 18 Oct | ₹530 | ₹500 | ₹515 |
| 17 Oct | ₹530 | ₹500 | ₹515 |
| 16 Oct | ₹540 | ₹500 | ₹520 |
| 15 Oct | ₹540 | ₹500 | ₹520 |
| 14 Oct | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹615 |
| 13 Oct | ₹540 | ₹500 | ₹520 |
| 12 Oct | ₹540 | ₹500 | ₹520 |
| 25 Sep | ₹620 | ₹600 | ₹610 |
| 24 Sep | ₹615 | ₹580 | ₹600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹615 | ₹580 | ₹600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹620 | ₹580 | ₹600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹630 | ₹610 | ₹620 |
| 18 Sep | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹615 |
| 17 Sep | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹615 |
| 16 Sep | ₹630 | ₹600 | ₹615 |
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
To sum up, this was the Pumpkin rate at Maigalganj APMC on 26 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.