In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹2,100 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Water Melon today.
01What Put Kattappana Market APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,300
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Water Melon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 0.8% above the period average and just 19.2% 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 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jalalabad APMC Leader | ₹3,500 |
| 2 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 3 Morinda APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 6 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 7 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 9 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Hansi APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Water Melon.
At ₹1,250 (55.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Water Melon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Water Melon prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,083. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,100 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,900 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Water Melon traded at this rate in Kattappana Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.