Turning to the 08 Aug 2026 APMC board, Water Melon was quoted at ₹2,350 per quintal in Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Water Melon Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
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.
This puts Water Melon about 6.9% below the period average, and just 41.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Water Melon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 08 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹3,750 |
| 2 Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 3 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 6 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 7 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Gurgaon APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Kancheepuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 12 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,350 |
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 ₹1,400 (59.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,525. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,350 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,350 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,350 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,350 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,350 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,350 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,350 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,350 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,350 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹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
Before carting Water Melon to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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 a nutshell, Water Melon was priced at this level in Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 08 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.