In the latest market update for 17 Aug 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹500 per quintal in SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹400
- Average (Modal) Price₹500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 36.7% below the period average, sitting just 75.0% 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 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jalalabad APMC Leader | ₹3,500 |
| 2 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Morinda APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 6 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Naraingarh APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Tiruvannamalai(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.
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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹790. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹600 | ₹400 | ₹500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹700 | ₹300 | ₹500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹700 | ₹300 | ₹500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹700 | ₹400 | ₹500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹700 | ₹400 | ₹500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 20 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 11 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| 10 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 07 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Water Melon today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Water Melon stood at SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC on 17 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.