Based on what the markets reported on 08 Aug 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹2,250 per quintal in Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Water Melon Price
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₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Aug 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Water Melon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Water Melon is about 9.6% below the period average — just 37.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Water Melon rates across active mandis for 08 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹3,750 |
| 2 Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 3 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 5 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 6 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 7 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Gurgaon APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Kancheepuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 12 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,350 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Water Melon.
The ₹1,400 (59.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹3,600, with the average around ₹2,490. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,850 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
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
Before carting Water Melon to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
To wrap up, Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Water Melon rate on 08 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.