Here's the 28 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Water Melon was quoted at ₹2,250 per quintal in Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Water Melon Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Water Melon is about 10.3% 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
The table below lines up Water Melon rates across the markets that reported on 28 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹3,100 |
| 2 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 3 Hansi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 4 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Gurgaon APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 6 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 7 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 9 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 10 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Mapusa APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Sooramangalam(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.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Water Melon prices at Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹2,039. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
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
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Water Melon rate at Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 28 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.