In the day's wholesale-price digest for 25 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. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Water Melon Rate
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Here's where today's Water Melon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Water Melon is about 4.6% above the period average — just 12.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Water Melon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 25 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ganaur APMC Leader | ₹3,500 |
| 2 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 3 Morinda APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Gurgaon APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 6 Hansi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 10 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
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 Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Water Melon prices at Ganaur APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,345. 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 | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Water Melon found its strongest bid at Ganaur APMC on 25 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.