Looking at how the yards traded on 03 Aug 2026, PMY Chamba APMC stood at the front of the pack for Water Melon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,500 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
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₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date03 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Water Melon is about 68.9% above the period average — just 10.0% 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
The table below lines up Water Melon rates across the markets that reported on 03 Aug 2026, so you can see where PMY Chamba APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 PMY Chamba APMC Leader | ₹4,500 |
| 2 SMY Rohroo APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 6 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 7 Kancheepuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 8 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 9 Fatehabad APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
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.
That ₹1,750 (63.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Water Melon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Water Melon prices at PMY Chamba APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,665. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 01 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 27 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 26 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 24 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 22 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 19 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 18 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 17 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 16 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
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
Going to the top Water Melon market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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 short, Water Melon found its strongest bid at PMY Chamba APMC on 03 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.