In today's crop-price rundown for 04 Aug 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹2,000 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Water Melon Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,100
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date04 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Other)
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.
This puts Water Melon about 3.8% below the period average, and just 23.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Water Melon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 04 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Rohroo APMC Leader | ₹3,900 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Kancheepuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 6 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Punhana APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,350 |
| 12 Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,350 |
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 ₹1,550 (66.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Water Melon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Water Melon prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,079. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,100 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,900 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,900 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,100 |
| 01 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 26 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,100 |
| 17 Jun | ₹2,100 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,000 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kattappana Market APMC reported Water Melon at this level on 04 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.