Turning to the 26 Oct 2026 APMC board, Water Melon was quoted at ₹1,750 per quintal in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Water Melon yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Water Melon Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Water Melon arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Water Melon about 2.3% 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
The table below lines up Water Melon rates across the markets that reported on 26 Oct 2026, so you can see where Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jalalabad APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 4 Barwala(Hisar) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Shahabad 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.
A spread of ₹1,500 (60.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Water Melon prices at Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,791. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 25 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,250 |
| 24 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 23 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 22 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 21 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 20 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 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 |
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
In a nutshell, Water Melon was priced at this level in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 26 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.