In the mandi rate roundup for 28 Aug 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹2,750 per quintal in Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Water Melon rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Water Melon Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 4.3% above the period average and just 8.3% 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
Here's how Water Melon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 28 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hansi APMC Leader | ₹2,750 |
| 2 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 3 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 5 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 8 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 9 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 10 Vellore APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹1,900 |
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 ₹850 (44.7%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,636. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Water Melon rate on 28 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.