In the latest market update for 02 Jul 2026, Water Melon was quoted at ₹520 per quintal in Salon APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Salon 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₹525
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹520
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date02 Jul 2026
- CommodityWater Melon (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Water Melon is about 2.8% below the period average — just 13.3% 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
Here's how Water Melon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 02 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tauru APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 3 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 5 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 6 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 7 Tindivanam APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Rajouri (Phaliana) (F&V) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Fatehabad APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Rayagada(Muniguda) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
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.
The ₹1,250 (45.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Day Trend
Over the last 2 days, Water Melon prices at Salon APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹600, with the average around ₹535. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jul | ₹525 | ₹500 | ₹520 |
| 29 Jun | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
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
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
In short, Water Melon changed hands at this rate in Salon APMC on 02 Jul 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.