Across the reporting yards on 19 Sep 2026, Jhargram APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sweet Pumpkin, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,800 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Sweet Pumpkin leader.
01What Put Jhargram APMC on Top Today
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Sep 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.
Today's rate is about 10.8% above the period average and just 12.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Sweet Pumpkin rates across active mandis for 19 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jhargram APMC Leader | ₹2,800 |
| 2 Champadanga APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 3 Arasikere APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 4 Sealdah Koley Market APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 5 Egra/contai APMC | ₹1,900 |
| 6 Kalna APMC | ₹1,500 |
| 7 APMC Nasik APMC | ₹1,200 |
| 8 Khatra APMC | ₹1,200 |
| 9 APMC Bhusaval APMC | ₹1,000 |
| 10 Binny Mill (FF&V) Bengaluru APMC | ₹900 |
| 11 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹800 |
| 12 Davangere APMC | ₹700 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,100 (300.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Sweet Pumpkin prices at Jhargram APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,528. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹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
When picking where to sell Sweet Pumpkin, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 19 Sep 2026, Jhargram APMC set the pace for Sweet Pumpkin. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.