In today's crop-price rundown for 05 Jul 2026, SMY Bhuntar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Water Melon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,550 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₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Jul 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Water Melon about 61.3% above the period average, and just 0.9% 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
Here's how Water Melon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 05 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹5,550 |
| 2 APMC Keshopur APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 4 Tindivanam APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Faridabad APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Kancheepuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Water Melon.
At ₹3,050 (122.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Water Melon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at SMY Bhuntar APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹3,441. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 19 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,900 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 09 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 08 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 07 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
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
For Water Melon, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: SMY Bhuntar APMC was the market to beat for Water Melon on 05 Jul 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.