Checking the day's mandi numbers for 22 Sep 2026, PMY Kullu APMC stood at the front of the pack for Water Melon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,800 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Water Melon Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Sep 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Water Melon is about 36.4% above the period average, sitting just 24.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Water Melon rates across the markets that reported on 22 Sep 2026, so you can see where PMY Kullu APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 PMY Kullu APMC Leader | ₹3,800 |
| 2 APMC Keshopur APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 3 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 4 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 5 Parimpore Srinagar (F&V) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 6 Hansi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Gohana APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Ladwa APMC | ₹2,500 |
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 ₹1,300 (52.0%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at PMY Kullu APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,785. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹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
If you're chasing the best rate for Water Melon today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, PMY Kullu APMC led Water Melon on 22 Sep 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.