Reading today's price tape for 16 Aug 2026, Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Water Melon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,000 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Water Melon board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Water Melon Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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 2.4% above the period average, sitting just 25.0% 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 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹3,000 |
| 2 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 3 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 4 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 5 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 7 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 9 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Thirupathur APMC | ₹2,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,000 (50.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,929. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Water Melon today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Water Melon on 16 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.