With the 24 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Water Melon was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Akluj APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Water Melon Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Water Melon about 7.7% below the period average, and just 40.0% 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 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹3,100 |
| 2 Fatehabad APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 3 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Nabha APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 6 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 7 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 10 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Water Melon.
That ₹850 (37.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Water Melon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Water Melon prices at Akluj APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹1,000, with the average around ₹650. 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 Aug | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹900 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹850 | ₹500 | ₹650 |
| 17 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹750 | ₹400 | ₹700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹700 | ₹400 | ₹600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹800 | ₹450 | ₹700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 06 Aug | ₹900 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹800 | ₹400 | ₹700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹800 | ₹400 | ₹500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹600 | ₹400 | ₹500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹750 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
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
When picking where to sell Water Melon, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Water Melon was priced at this level in Akluj APMC on 24 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.