As fresh arrivals settled on 28 Aug 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹2,250 per quintal in Mapusa APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Water Melon Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Water Melon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Water Melon about 0.7% above the period average, and just 10.0% 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
The table below lines up Water Melon rates across the markets that reported on 28 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mapusa APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Keshopur APMC Leader | ₹3,800 |
| 2 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 3 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Hansi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 6 Gurgaon APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 7 Mohindergarh APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 9 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 10 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
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 ₹1,550 (68.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Water Melon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at Mapusa APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹2,235. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 28 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Water Melon, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Mapusa APMC reported Water Melon at this level on 28 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.