From today's trading desk on 25 Sep 2026, Kalaburagi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Water Melon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,500 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Water Melon today, setting the tone for the session.
01What's Behind Today's Water Melon Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Sep 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
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.
At this level, Water Melon is about 41.9% above the period average, sitting just 18.8% 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
Here's how Water Melon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 25 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalaburagi APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 3 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 4 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 5 Nawan Shahar(Subzi Mandi) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 6 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 7 Hansi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Patran APMC | ₹2,730 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Kancheepuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,400 |
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.
At ₹4,100 (170.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Water Melon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at Kalaburagi APMC ranged between ₹30 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹4,582. 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 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 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 |
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
To sum up, Kalaburagi APMC led Water Melon on 25 Sep 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.