As the 21 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Water Melon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,000 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What Put Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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.
This puts Water Melon about 12.0% above the period average, and right at 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 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹3,000 |
| 2 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 3 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 5 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 6 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 8 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 9 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 10 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹1,900 |
| 12 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹1,900 |
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 ₹1,100 (57.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Water Melon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Water Melon prices at Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,679. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Water Melon on 21 Aug 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.