Turning to the 23 Aug 2026 APMC board, Santir Bazar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sweet Pumpkin, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,600 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Sweet Pumpkin today.
01What Put Santir Bazar APMC on Top Today
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,700
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 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.
Today's rate is about 1.6% above the period average and just 14.3% 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
The table below lines up Sweet Pumpkin rates across the markets that reported on 23 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 Memari APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 3 Sealdah Koley Market APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 4 Burdwan APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 5 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 6 Ghatal APMC | ₹2,300 |
| 7 Indus(Bankura Sadar) APMC | ₹2,100 |
| 8 Khatra APMC | ₹1,600 |
| 9 Banur APMC | ₹1,400 |
| 10 Pune APMC | ₹1,350 |
| 11 Dharashiv APMC | ₹900 |
| 12 Bhusaval APMC | ₹800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Sweet Pumpkin.
A spread of ₹2,800 (350.0%) 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 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 ₹3,544. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 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
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
Bottom line: on 23 Aug 2026, Santir Bazar APMC set the pace for Sweet Pumpkin. 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.