Across the reporting yards on 19 Oct 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹1,750 per quintal in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Water Melon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Water Melon about 2.0% below the period average, and just 41.7% 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
This table ranks Water Melon rates across active mandis for 19 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jalalabad APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 3 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 PMY Kather Solan APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 7 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 9 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Gurgaon APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
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.
The ₹1,500 (60.0%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Water Melon prices at Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,785. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹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
The day's best Water Melon rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
In a nutshell, Water Melon was priced at this level in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 19 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.