Based on what the markets reported on 31 Aug 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Patiala APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Water Melon Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Water Melon is about 44.4% above the period average, sitting just 40.0% 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 31 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹3,100 |
| 2 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 3 PMY Kather Solan APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Nawan Shahar(Subzi Mandi) APMC | ₹2,550 |
| 6 Gohana APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 7 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Naraingarh APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Water Melon.
That ₹850 (37.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Water Melon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at Patiala APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,039. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,200 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Water Melon rate at Patiala APMC on 31 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.