As the 24 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Champaknagar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sweet Pumpkin, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,200 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Pumpkin Rate
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,400
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 2026
- CommoditySweet Pumpkin (Sweet Pumpkin)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Sweet Pumpkin rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Sweet Pumpkin about 7.5% above the period average, and just 8.6% 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 24 Oct 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 Champaknagar APMC Leader | ₹3,200 |
| 2 Jhargram APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 3 Sealdah Koley Market APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 4 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 5 Gangarampur(Dakshin Dinajpur) APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 6 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 7 Egra/contai APMC | ₹1,900 |
| 8 Ghatal APMC | ₹1,900 |
| 9 Kalna APMC | ₹1,600 |
| 10 Khatra APMC | ₹1,200 |
| 11 APMC Bhusaval APMC | ₹1,000 |
| 12 APMC Jalgaon APMC | ₹1,000 |
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 ₹2,200 (220.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Sweet Pumpkin prices at Champaknagar APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,977. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 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 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Champaknagar APMC was the market to beat for Sweet Pumpkin on 24 Oct 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.