Turning to the 26 Aug 2026 APMC board, Water Melon was quoted at ₹400 per quintal in Gaddiannaram APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put Gaddiannaram APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹500
- Lowest Price Today₹200
- Average (Modal) Price₹400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 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.
Today's rate is about 8.0% below the period average and just 66.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Water Melon rates across the markets that reported on 26 Aug 2026, so you can see where Gaddiannaram APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹3,100 |
| 2 PMY Kangni Mandi APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 3 PMY Kather Solan APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 6 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 Hansi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Punhana APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 11 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Mapusa 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.
A spread of ₹850 (37.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Water Melon prices at Gaddiannaram APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹435. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 22 Aug | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 16 Aug | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹800 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Gaddiannaram APMC posted this Water Melon rate on 26 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.