As fresh arrivals settled on 20 Oct 2026, Jalalabad APMC stood at the front of the pack for Water Melon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Water Melon Rate
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 33.0% above the period average and just 20.0% 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 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jalalabad APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 5 Fatehabad APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Punhana APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Hansi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Barwala(Hisar) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Water Melon.
The ₹1,500 (60.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at Jalalabad APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,008. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 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 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Oct 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.