Checking the day's mandi numbers for 24 Aug 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 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 20.0% above the period average, sitting right at 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 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹3,100 |
| 2 Fatehabad APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 3 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Nabha APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 6 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 7 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 10 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Nanganallur(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.
That ₹850 (37.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Water Melon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Water Melon prices at Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹1,250. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Water Melon, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Water Melon rate at Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 24 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.