Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Aug 2026, Sweet Pumpkin was quoted at ₹2,100 per quintal in Egra/contai APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Egra/contai APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Sweet Pumpkin arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,150
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommoditySweet Pumpkin (Sweet Pumpkin)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 6.0% above the period average, and just 16.0% 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
This table ranks Sweet Pumpkin rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Champaknagar APMC Leader | ₹2,900 |
| 2 Jhargram APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 3 Burdwan APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 4 Sealdah Koley Market APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 5 Memari APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 6 Ghatal APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 7 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 8 Kalyani APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 9 Dhupguri APMC | ₹2,300 |
| 10 Garbeta(Medinipur) APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 11 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Egra/contai APMC | ₹2,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹800 (38.1%) 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 Egra/contai APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,982. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 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 |
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 day's best Sweet Pumpkin rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
In a nutshell, Sweet Pumpkin was priced at this level in Egra/contai APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.