In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Sep 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹3,600 per quintal in SMY Bhuntar APMC. This is one of several Water Melon rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Water Melon Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 9.7% above the period average and just 35.7% 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 16 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Water Melon.
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 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 ₹3,282. 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 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 30 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 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 |
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
The headline Water Melon rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, SMY Bhuntar APMC posted this Water Melon rate on 16 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.