Question 1

What is the current average price of Pumpkin in Meghalaya?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Pumpkin in Meghalaya is currently ₹4,684 per quintal (₹46.84/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Pumpkin available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Pumpkin is ₹1,000 per quintal in Jowai Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Pumpkin being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Pumpkin is recorded at ₹9,000 per quintal in Nongstoin Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Pumpkin prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 14 Mandis in Meghalaya today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Pumpkin prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions in Meghalaya, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Pumpkin?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹4,684, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which districts in Meghalaya have the best Pumpkin rates?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Ri Bhoi	1	₹1,600	₹2,200	₹1,950
West Jaintia Hills	1	₹1,000	₹4,000	₹2,097
East Khasi Hills	1	₹2,500	₹2,900	₹2,732
South Garo Hills	2	₹3,000	₹7,000	₹4,750
East Jaintia Hills	1	₹4,000	₹6,000	₹5,000
West Garo Hills	3	₹4,000	₹7,000	₹5,006
South West Garo Hills	1	₹5,000	₹6,000	₹5,500
East Garo Hills	1	₹4,000	₹8,000	₹6,706
West Khasi Hills	1	₹8,000	₹9,000	₹8,500

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
PumpkinOther	Baghmara	South Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹3000	₹4000	₹3500	2026-02-09
PumpkinOther	Shillong	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹2700	₹2900	₹2800	2026-02-09
PumpkinOther	Shillong	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹2600	₹2800	₹2700	2026-02-06
PumpkinOther	Shillong	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹2600	₹2800	₹2700	2026-02-05
PumpkinOther	Tura	West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹4000	₹4500	₹4200	2026-02-05
PumpkinOther	Shillong	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹2700	₹2900	₹2800	2026-02-04
PumpkinOther	Dadengiri	West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹4000	₹4500	₹4200	2026-02-04
PumpkinOther	Tura	West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹4000	₹4500	₹4200	2026-02-04
PumpkinOther	Shillong	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹2600	₹2800	₹2700	2026-02-03
PumpkinOther	Tura	West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹4500	₹5000	₹4600	2026-02-03

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