In today's crop-price rundown for 03 Nov 2026, Jalalabad APMC stood at the front of the pack for Water Melon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,000 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What Put Jalalabad APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date03 Nov 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 27.0% 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
The table below lines up Water Melon rates across the markets that reported on 03 Nov 2026, so you can see where Jalalabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jalalabad APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 4 Hansi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 6 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹2,350 |
| 12 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,750 (77.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
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 ₹3,149. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 02 Nov | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 30 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 29 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 28 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 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 |
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
Bottom line: on 03 Nov 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.