With the 17 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Sweet Pumpkin was quoted at ₹3,100 per quintal in Champaknagar APMC. This is one of several Sweet Pumpkin rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Pumpkin Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommoditySweet Pumpkin (Sweet Pumpkin)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Sweet Pumpkin rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Sweet Pumpkin about 8.8% above the period average, and just 6.1% 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 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Champaknagar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kadamtala APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Barpathari APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 Champaknagar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 4 Jhargram APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 5 Kalyani APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 6 Dhupguri APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 7 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 8 Ghatal APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 9 Garbeta(Medinipur) APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 10 Egra/contai APMC | ₹2,100 |
| 11 Champadanga APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Khatra APMC | ₹1,600 |
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 ₹4,400 (275.0%) 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 Champaknagar APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹3,300, with the average around ₹2,850. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
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 Sweet Pumpkin yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In a nutshell, Sweet Pumpkin was priced at this level in Champaknagar APMC on 17 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.