Checking the day's mandi numbers for 26 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. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Water Melon Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 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 29.8% above the period average, sitting just 20.0% 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
This table ranks Water Melon rates across active mandis for 26 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jalalabad APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 4 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 5 Barwala(Hisar) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 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.
At ₹1,500 (60.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Water Melon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at Jalalabad APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,082. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 26 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 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 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Water Melon, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Jalalabad APMC led Water Melon on 26 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.