In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹650 per quintal in Akluj APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Akluj APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹850
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Water Melon is about 0.0% above the period average, sitting just 35.0% 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 Water Melon rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Akluj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jalalabad APMC Leader | ₹3,200 |
| 2 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 3 PMY Kangni Mandi APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 4 Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Hansi 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.
That ₹950 (42.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Water Melon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Water Melon prices at Akluj APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹1,000, with the average around ₹650. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹850 | ₹500 | ₹650 |
| 17 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹750 | ₹400 | ₹700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹700 | ₹400 | ₹600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹800 | ₹450 | ₹700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 06 Aug | ₹900 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹800 | ₹400 | ₹700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹800 | ₹400 | ₹500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹600 | ₹400 | ₹500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹750 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹700 | ₹400 | ₹600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| 18 Jul | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
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
For Water Melon, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
All told, this is where Water Melon stood at Akluj APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.