Turning to the 29 Oct 2026 APMC board, Sweet Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,200 per quintal in Khatra APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Pumpkin Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommoditySweet Pumpkin (Sweet Pumpkin)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Sweet Pumpkin about 17.2% below the period average, and just 45.5% 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
Here's how Sweet Pumpkin rates stacked up across reporting markets on 29 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mehatpur APMC Leader | ₹2,400 |
| 2 Asansol APMC | ₹2,350 |
| 3 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 4 Kalyani APMC | ₹2,100 |
| 5 Jhargram APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 6 Indus(Bankura Sadar) APMC | ₹1,900 |
| 7 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹1,900 |
| 8 Dhupguri APMC | ₹1,900 |
| 9 Jalalabad APMC | ₹1,700 |
| 10 Khatra APMC | ₹1,200 |
| 11 APMC Bhusaval APMC | ₹1,000 |
| 12 Pune(Khadiki) APMC | ₹1,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,400 (140.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Sweet Pumpkin prices at Khatra APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,200, with the average around ₹1,449. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 28 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 27 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 26 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 25 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 24 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 23 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 22 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 21 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 20 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 19 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,300 |
| 18 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
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 headline Sweet Pumpkin rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Khatra APMC reported Sweet Pumpkin at this level on 29 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.