In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, PMY Kullu APMC stood at the front of the pack for Squash(Chappal Kadoo), clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,000 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Squash(Chappal Kadoo) Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommoditySquash(Chappal Kadoo) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Squash(Chappal Kadoo) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 35.0% above the period average and just 33.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Squash(Chappal Kadoo) rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 PMY Kullu APMC Leader | ₹3,000 |
| 2 Darjeeling APMC | ₹1,900 |
| 3 Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | ₹1,900 |
| 4 Tiphra APMC | ₹1,600 |
| 5 Durg APMC | ₹1,400 |
| 6 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹1,200 |
| 7 Gandai APMC | ₹1,000 |
| 8 Rajnandgaon APMC | ₹900 |
| 9 Siliguri APMC | ₹900 |
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 ₹2,100 (233.3%) 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, Squash(Chappal Kadoo) prices at PMY Kullu APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,223. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Squash(Chappal Kadoo) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, PMY Kullu APMC set the pace for Squash(Chappal Kadoo). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.