In the latest market update for 17 Aug 2026, Sweet Pumpkin was quoted at ₹2,100 per quintal in Egra/contai APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Sweet Pumpkin yards.
01What Put Egra/contai APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,150
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommoditySweet Pumpkin (Sweet Pumpkin)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Sweet Pumpkin is about 6.2% above the period average — just 16.0% 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 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Egra/contai APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kadamtala APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Barpathari APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 Champaknagar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 4 Jhargram APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 5 Kalyani APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 6 Memari APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 7 Burdwan APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Dhupguri APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 9 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Ghatal APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Garbeta(Medinipur) APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Egra/contai APMC | ₹2,100 |
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.
That ₹3,900 (185.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Sweet Pumpkin fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Sweet Pumpkin prices at Egra/contai APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,978. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,850 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,850 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,850 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Sweet Pumpkin changed hands at this rate in Egra/contai APMC on 17 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.