Checking the day's mandi numbers for 15 Oct 2026, Kalaburagi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Water Melon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,500 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Water Melon Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Water Melon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Water Melon is about 1.0% below the period average, sitting just 43.8% 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 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalaburagi APMC Leader | ₹4,500 |
| 2 Jalalabad APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 3 PMY Kather Solan APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 4 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 9 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 New Grain Market(main), Karnal APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Fatehabad APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Thanesar APMC | ₹3,000 |
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 ₹1,500 (50.0%) 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 Kalaburagi APMC ranged between ₹30 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹4,545. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Kalaburagi APMC led Water Melon on 15 Oct 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.