Across the reporting yards on 20 Aug 2026, Malout APMC stood at the front of the pack for Water Melon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,500 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Water Melon Rate
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Water Melon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 46.1% above the period average and right at 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 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Malout APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Malout APMC Leader | ₹4,500 |
| 2 Ganaur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 3 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 4 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Punhana APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 7 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 10 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Barwala(Hisar) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Samana APMC | ₹2,300 |
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.
That ₹2,200 (95.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Water Melon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Water Melon prices at Malout APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,080. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
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
Going to the top Water Melon market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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 20 Aug 2026, Malout 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.