Checking the day's mandi numbers for 20 Oct 2026, Asansol APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sweet Pumpkin, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,600 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01What Put Asansol APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,750
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommoditySweet Pumpkin (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Sweet Pumpkin is about 40.0% above the period average, sitting just 5.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Sweet Pumpkin rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Asansol APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Asansol APMC Leader | ₹2,600 |
| 2 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 3 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹2,100 |
| 4 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 5 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 6 Sealdah Koley Market APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 7 Jalalabad APMC | ₹1,500 |
| 8 Khatra APMC | ₹1,200 |
| 9 APMC Pune APMC | ₹1,050 |
| 10 Pune(Khadiki) APMC | ₹1,000 |
| 11 APMC Bhusaval APMC | ₹1,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Sweet Pumpkin.
At ₹1,600 (160.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Sweet Pumpkin matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Sweet Pumpkin prices at Asansol APMC ranged between ₹1,350 and ₹2,750, with the average around ₹1,857. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹2,750 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,650 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,550 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,650 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,150 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,050 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,150 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,150 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,100 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,050 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,150 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,050 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,100 | ₹1,850 | ₹2,050 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,150 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,050 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,100 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,050 | ₹1,850 | ₹2,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,050 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,950 |
| 31 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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Asansol APMC led Sweet Pumpkin on 20 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.