With the 07 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Jalalabad APMC stood at the front of the pack for Water Melon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,200 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Water Melon Rate
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date07 Sep 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.
Today's rate is about 14.1% above the period average and just 8.6% 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
Here's how Water Melon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 07 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jalalabad APMC Leader | ₹3,200 |
| 2 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 3 SMY Rohroo APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 4 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 6 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 7 Mapusa APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 8 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 10 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
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.
A spread of ₹950 (42.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at Jalalabad APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,804. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
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
Farmers comparing Water Melon rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 07 Sep 2026, Jalalabad 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.