In the price report dated 17 Sep 2026, Santir Bazar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sweet Pumpkin, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,200 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Sweet Pumpkin board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Pumpkin Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,400
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 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 8.8% below the period average and just 23.8% 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 17 Sep 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 | ₹3,200 |
| 2 Champaknagar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 3 Kalyani APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Kalipur APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 5 Ghatal APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 6 Lehra Gaga APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 7 Asansol APMC | ₹2,050 |
| 8 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 9 Balurghat APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Dhupguri APMC | ₹1,900 |
| 11 Jangipur APMC | ₹1,900 |
| 12 Chakdah APMC | ₹1,900 |
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 ₹1,300 (68.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Sweet Pumpkin fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Sweet Pumpkin prices at Santir Bazar APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹4,200, with the average around ₹3,508. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 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
Going to the top Sweet Pumpkin market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Sep 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.