In the mandi rate roundup for 02 Aug 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹3,750 per quintal in Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date02 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.
Today's rate is about 14.6% above the period average and just 6.3% 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 02 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Keshopur APMC Leader | ₹3,800 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Kancheepuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 4 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,350 |
| 12 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,350 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,450 (61.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,272. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 19 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 02 Aug 2026, Water Melon traded at this rate in Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.