In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Sep 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,700 per quintal in Purulia APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pumpkin Rate
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₹1,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Pumpkin about 1.6% above the period average, and just 32.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Pumpkin rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Tsemenyu APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 4 Kulai APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 Giddarbaha APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 Mansa APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 8 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 9 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Fazilka APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,000 (100.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Purulia APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,674. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | ₹1,700 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
| 04 Nov | ₹1,700 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 03 Nov | ₹1,800 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
| 02 Nov | ₹1,700 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,600 |
| 29 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 28 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,800 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
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
Before carting Pumpkin to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Pumpkin was priced at this level in Purulia APMC on 21 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.