Across the reporting yards on 20 Aug 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹2,300 per quintal in Samana APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Samana APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Water Melon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Water Melon about 0.0% above the period average, and just 37.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Water Melon rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Samana APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Malout APMC Leader | ₹4,500 |
| 2 Ganaur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 3 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 4 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Punhana APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 7 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 10 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Barwala(Hisar) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Samana APMC | ₹2,300 |
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.
At ₹2,200 (95.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Water Melon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Water Melon prices at Samana APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹3,700, with the average around ₹2,300. 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 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 17 Jun | ₹2,500 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,300 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Samana APMC reported Water Melon at this level on 20 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.