Checking the day's mandi numbers for 15 Aug 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹1,250 per quintal in Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 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.
At this level, Water Melon is about 33.2% below the period average, sitting just 50.0% 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 15 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹2,500 |
| 2 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 3 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 5 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 6 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 7 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 8 Hansi APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 9 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Thirupathur APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹1,900 |
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 ₹600 (31.6%) 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 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,871. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,450 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
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
When picking where to sell Water Melon, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Water Melon stood at Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 15 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.