In the mandi rate roundup for 23 Sep 2026, Kalaburagi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Water Melon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,000 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Water Melon board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Water Melon Rate
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Sep 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
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 32.8% above the period average and just 25.0% 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
The table below lines up Water Melon rates across the markets that reported on 23 Sep 2026, so you can see where Kalaburagi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalaburagi APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 3 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 4 Thanesar APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Hansi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 6 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Barwala(Hisar) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Gohana 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 ₹3,500 (140.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at Kalaburagi APMC ranged between ₹30 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹4,518. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Water Melon, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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 23 Sep 2026, Kalaburagi 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.