Here's the 17 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Water Melon was quoted at ₹700 per quintal in APMC Akluj APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Water Melon yards.
01What's Behind Today's Water Melon Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹900
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Water Melon is about 3.7% above the period average — just 30.0% 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
Here's how Water Melon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹4,750 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 5 Fatehabad APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Hansi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 10 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Ladwa APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
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 ₹2,250 (90.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Water Melon prices at APMC Akluj APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹1,000, with the average around ₹675. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹900 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 16 Oct | ₹800 | ₹400 | ₹700 |
| 15 Oct | ₹950 | ₹600 | ₹700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹800 | ₹400 | ₹600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹750 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 14 Sep | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹800 | ₹400 | ₹600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹850 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 09 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 05 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 04 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 03 Sep | ₹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
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 APMC Akluj APMC on 17 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.