Based on what the markets reported on 20 Oct 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.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Water Melon Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,300
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 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.
Right now Water Melon is about 0.8% above the period average — just 19.2% 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 Water Melon rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kattappana Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹3,750 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 4 Hansi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 6 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 7 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹2,350 |
| 8 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 10 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC | ₹2,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Water Melon.
A spread of ₹1,550 (70.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,083. 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 | ₹2,300 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,100 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,100 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Water Melon yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In short, Water Melon changed hands at this rate in Kattappana Market APMC on 20 Oct 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.