Across the reporting yards on 17 Oct 2026, Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Water Melon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,750 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Water Melon.
01What's Behind Today's Water Melon Price
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its Today Band
Here's where today's Water Melon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Water Melon about 0.0% above the period average, and just 5.0% 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 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹4,750 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 4 Fatehabad APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 6 Hansi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹2,350 |
| 11 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
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 ₹2,500 (111.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Water Melon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05Today's Price Snapshot
Over the today, Water Melon prices at Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹4,750. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Selling Water Melon well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
The takeaway: Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Water Melon on 17 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.