Here's the 31 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Water Melon was quoted at ₹2,250 per quintal in Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Water Melon today.
01What Put Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 10.0% 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
Here's how Water Melon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹2,750 |
| 2 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 3 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 8 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 9 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 10 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹1,900 |
| 11 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹1,750 |
| 12 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹1,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Water Melon.
The ₹1,000 (57.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹2,250. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 28 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Water Melon rate at Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 31 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.