In the price report dated 18 Aug 2026, Ganaur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Water Melon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,500 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Water Melon Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 5.7% above the period average and just 12.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Water Melon rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ganaur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ganaur APMC Leader | ₹3,500 |
| 2 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 3 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 4 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 6 Kancheepuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 8 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 9 Hansi APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 10 Meham APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹1,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Water Melon.
A spread of ₹1,600 (84.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Water Melon prices at Ganaur APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,311. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Ganaur APMC set the pace for Water Melon. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.