With the 20 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Ganaur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Water Melon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,500 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Water Melon Price
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Water Melon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 5.1% 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
Here's how Water Melon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ganaur APMC Leader | ₹3,500 |
| 2 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 3 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Punhana APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 6 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 7 Barwala(Hisar) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 9 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 10 Hansi APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Nanganallur(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.
A spread of ₹1,250 (55.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Water Melon prices at Ganaur APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,330. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 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.