Reading today's price tape for 24 Sep 2026, Sweet Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,900 per quintal in Egra/contai APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Egra/contai APMC on Top Today
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Sep 2026
- CommoditySweet Pumpkin (Sweet Pumpkin)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Sweet Pumpkin rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Sweet Pumpkin is about 2.5% below the period average — just 24.0% 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 24 Sep 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 Kalyani APMC Leader | ₹3,600 |
| 2 Champaknagar APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 3 Bishalgarh APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Santir Bazar APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 5 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 6 Kalipur(Arambagh Kishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 7 Garbeta(Medinipur) APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 8 Ghatal APMC | ₹2,300 |
| 9 Asansol APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 10 Sealdah Koley Market APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 11 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹2,100 |
| 12 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹2,000 |
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.
The ₹1,600 (80.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
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 ₹1,949. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,850 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,850 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,950 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 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 |
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
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 24 Sep 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.