Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹1,200 per quintal in Binny Mill (FF&V) Bengaluru APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Binny Mill (FF&V) Bengaluru APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,400
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Water Melon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Water Melon is about 4.2% below the period average, sitting just 25.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Water Melon rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Binny Mill (FF&V) Bengaluru APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ganaur APMC Leader | ₹3,500 |
| 2 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 3 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Vellore APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Punhana APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Nawan Shahar(Subzi Mandi) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 8 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 9 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,500 |
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 ₹1,000 (40.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Water Melon prices at Binny Mill (FF&V) Bengaluru APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹1,600, with the average around ₹1,253. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹100 | ₹1,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
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
Going to the top Water Melon market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Water Melon stood at Binny Mill (FF&V) Bengaluru APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.