In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Jhargram APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sweet Pumpkin, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,800 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Sweet Pumpkin today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Pumpkin Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommoditySweet Pumpkin (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Sweet Pumpkin about 8.9% above the period average, and just 6.7% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jhargram APMC Leader | ₹2,800 |
| 2 Ghatal APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 3 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 4 Kalyani APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 5 Dhupguri APMC | ₹2,300 |
| 6 Garbeta(Medinipur) APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 7 Egra/contai APMC | ₹2,100 |
| 8 Khatra APMC | ₹1,700 |
| 9 Kalna APMC | ₹1,600 |
| 10 Jangipur APMC | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Jalalabad APMC | ₹1,250 |
| 12 Machhiwara APMC | ₹1,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Sweet Pumpkin.
At ₹1,600 (133.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Sweet Pumpkin matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Sweet Pumpkin prices at Jhargram APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,570. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Sweet Pumpkin today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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: Jhargram APMC was the market to beat for Sweet Pumpkin on 18 Aug 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.