In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Aug 2026, Santir Bazar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sweet Pumpkin, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,600 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Sweet Pumpkin today, setting the tone for the session.
01What's Behind Today's Sweet Pumpkin Price
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,700
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommoditySweet Pumpkin (Sweet Pumpkin)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Sweet Pumpkin about 1.8% above the period average, and just 14.3% 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 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Santir Bazar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santir Bazar APMC Leader | ₹3,600 |
| 2 Bishalgarh APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 3 Teliamura APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 4 Biokhora APMC | ₹2,850 |
| 5 Jhargram APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 6 Kalyani APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 7 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 8 Memari APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Sealdah Koley Market APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Ghatal APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Garbeta(Medinipur) APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹2,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Sweet Pumpkin.
That ₹1,400 (63.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Sweet Pumpkin fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Sweet Pumpkin prices at Santir Bazar APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹4,200, with the average around ₹3,538. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 05 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Jun | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
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
The day's best Sweet Pumpkin rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Santir Bazar APMC was the market to beat for Sweet Pumpkin on 20 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.