In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Sep 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Gohana APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Water Melon Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Water Melon about 36.4% above the period average, and just 16.7% 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
The table below lines up Water Melon rates across the markets that reported on 16 Sep 2026, so you can see where Gohana APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalaburagi APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 3 PMY Kather Solan APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 4 Hansi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 6 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 8 Gohana APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Sangrur APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Munnar Market APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Parimpore Srinagar (F&V) APMC | ₹2,300 |
| 12 Thanesar APMC | ₹2,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹3,750 (166.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at Gohana APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,833. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
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
Before carting Water Melon to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Water Melon was priced at this level in Gohana APMC on 16 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.