As the 08 Sep 2026 session wrapped up, SMY Rohroo APMC stood at the front of the pack for Water Melon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,300 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Water Melon Rate
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,400
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Sep 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.2% above the period average and just 26.7% 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 08 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Rohroo APMC Leader | ₹3,300 |
| 2 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 3 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 4 PMY Dhalli Shimla APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 6 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Hansi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Barwala(Hisar) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Punhana APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹800 (32.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at SMY Rohroo APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,295. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,350 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 16 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
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
Bottom line: on 08 Sep 2026, SMY Rohroo 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.