In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Oct 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Water Melon Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 56.3% above the period average and just 25.0% 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 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jalalabad APMC Leader | ₹4,200 |
| 2 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 3 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 6 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 10 SMY Rohroo APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 11 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Thanesar APMC | ₹3,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹1,200 (40.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Water Melon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹1,536. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,700 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
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
Selling Water Melon well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Bottom line: on 12 Oct 2026, Water Melon traded at this rate in Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) 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.