Reading today's price tape for 20 Aug 2026, Sweet Pumpkin was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Jhargram APMC. This is one of several Sweet Pumpkin rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Jhargram APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommoditySweet Pumpkin (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Sweet Pumpkin rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Sweet Pumpkin is about 8.3% above the period average — just 12.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Sweet Pumpkin rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Jhargram APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santir Bazar APMC Leader | ₹3,600 |
| 2 Bishalgarh APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 3 Teliamura APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 4 Biokhora APMC | ₹2,850 |
| 5 Jhargram APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 6 Kalyani APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 7 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 8 Burdwan APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Memari APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Sealdah Koley Market APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Ghatal APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Garbeta(Medinipur) APMC | ₹2,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Sweet Pumpkin.
That ₹1,400 (63.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Sweet Pumpkin fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Sweet Pumpkin prices at Jhargram APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,585. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 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 |
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
For Sweet Pumpkin, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
To wrap up, Jhargram APMC logged this Sweet Pumpkin rate on 20 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.