In the mandi rate roundup for 28 Aug 2026, SMY Bhuntar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Water Melon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,100 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Water Melon leader.
01What Put SMY Bhuntar APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 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.
Today's rate is about 6.5% below the period average and just 44.6% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Water Melon rates across active mandis for 28 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹3,100 |
| 2 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 3 Hansi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 4 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Gurgaon APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 6 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 7 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 9 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 10 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Mapusa APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Water Melon.
That ₹850 (37.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Water Melon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at SMY Bhuntar APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹3,317. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 23 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 28 Aug 2026, SMY Bhuntar APMC set the pace for Water Melon. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.