Here's the 14 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,600 per quintal in Purulia APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Other)
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 5.9% below the period average, sitting just 36.0% 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 14 Oct 2026, so you can see where Purulia APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹4,500 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 5 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 7 Manubazar APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 8 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 9 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Needamangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Tiruvarur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) 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.
That ₹1,500 (50.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pumpkin fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Purulia APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,700. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Pumpkin stood at Purulia APMC on 14 Oct 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.