Here's the 18 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,000 per quintal in CHHUTMALPUR APMC. This is one of several Pumpkin rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
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₹1,200
- Lowest Price Today₹900
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
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 5.3% above the period average, sitting just 16.7% 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
This table ranks Pumpkin rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 3 Jalalabad APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Phek APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 5 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 6 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 8 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 11 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Silachhari APMC | ₹3,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹2,700 (81.8%) 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-Day Trend
Over the last 2 days, Pumpkin prices at CHHUTMALPUR APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹950. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
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
When picking where to sell Pumpkin, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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 CHHUTMALPUR APMC on 18 Aug 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.