In the price report dated 14 Aug 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹3,100 per quintal in SMY Bhuntar APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Water Melon Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Water Melon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 7.7% below the period average and just 44.6% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Water Melon rates across active mandis for 14 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jalalabad APMC Leader | ₹3,200 |
| 2 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 3 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 4 Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 6 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 7 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Fatehabad APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Padappai(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.
The ₹950 (42.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at SMY Bhuntar APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹3,360. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
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 headline Water Melon rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, SMY Bhuntar APMC posted this Water Melon rate on 14 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.