With the 25 Oct 2026 auctions now in, SMY Bhuntar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Water Melon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,800 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Water Melon Rate
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Oct 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Water Melon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 12.4% above the period average and just 32.1% 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 25 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹3,800 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 4 Hansi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹2,350 |
| 10 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
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 ₹1,550 (68.9%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Water Melon prices at SMY Bhuntar APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹3,381. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 21 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Water Melon yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 25 Oct 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.