In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Oct 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹2,750 per quintal in Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Water Melon about 3.5% above the period average, and just 8.3% 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
Here's how Water Melon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jalalabad APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 3 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Porbandar APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹2,350 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Water Melon.
At ₹1,750 (77.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Water Melon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Water Melon prices at Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,658. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 20 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Water Melon at this level on 21 Oct 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.