With the 21 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Water Melon was quoted at ₹400 per quintal in Gaddiannaram APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
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₹500
- Lowest Price Today₹200
- Average (Modal) Price₹400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Water Melon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Water Melon about 5.0% below the period average, and just 66.7% 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
Here's how Water Melon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 6 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 7 Faridabad APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Porbandar APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 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.
That ₹1,500 (60.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Water Melon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Water Melon prices at Gaddiannaram APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹421. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 19 Oct | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 18 Oct | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 17 Oct | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 12 Sep | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹500 | ₹200 | ₹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
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Gaddiannaram APMC reported Water Melon at this level on 21 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.