In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Sep 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Water Melon Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 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.
Right now Water Melon is about 3.1% below the period average — just 45.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Water Melon rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹3,600 |
| 2 Parimpore Srinagar (F&V) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 3 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 4 Hansi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 6 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 8 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 9 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 10 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Mettupalayam(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.
The ₹1,350 (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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC ranged between ₹900 and ₹4,400, with the average around ₹2,477. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Water Melon changed hands at this rate in Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC on 18 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.