With the 18 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Sweet Pumpkin was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Sweet Pumpkin range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Pumpkin Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommoditySweet Pumpkin (Sweet Pumpkin)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Sweet Pumpkin about 5.2% above the period average, and just 8.3% 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
The table below lines up Sweet Pumpkin rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Champaknagar APMC Leader | ₹2,900 |
| 2 Jhargram APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 3 Burdwan APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 4 Sealdah Koley Market APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 5 Memari APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 6 Ghatal APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 7 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 8 Kalyani APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 9 Dhupguri APMC | ₹2,300 |
| 10 Garbeta(Medinipur) APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 11 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Egra/contai APMC | ₹2,100 |
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.
At ₹800 (38.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Sweet Pumpkin matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Sweet Pumpkin prices at Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹2,091. 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 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹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
When picking where to sell Sweet 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
The takeaway: Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC reported Sweet Pumpkin at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.