In the day's wholesale-price digest for 26 Aug 2026, Sweet Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,850 per quintal in Egra/contai APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Pumpkin Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,900
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,850
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommoditySweet Pumpkin (Sweet Pumpkin)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Sweet Pumpkin rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Sweet Pumpkin is about 6.4% below the period average — just 26.0% 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 26 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 Jhargram APMC Leader | ₹2,400 |
| 2 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 3 Egra/contai APMC | ₹1,850 |
| 4 Machhiwara APMC | ₹1,500 |
| 5 Khatra APMC | ₹1,500 |
| 6 Jalalabad APMC | ₹1,350 |
| 7 Mumbai APMC | ₹900 |
| 8 Bhusaval APMC | ₹800 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,600 (200.0%) 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 Egra/contai APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,976. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,850 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,950 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,050 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 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 |
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
Before carting Sweet Pumpkin to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach 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
In short, Sweet Pumpkin changed hands at this rate in Egra/contai APMC on 26 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.