Today's Watermelon Mandi Price — Sangli, Maharashtra
Sangli(Phale, Bhajipala Market) · 19 September 2026
Today's Modal Price
Sangli(Phale, Bhajipala Market) · 19 September 2026
Watermelon Mandi Price
₹750
About ₹8/kg
₹500
₹1,000
₹10-13/kg
Today's Mandi Update
Sangli, Maharashtra · 3 mandis reporting
Today the price of Watermelon at Sangli(Phale, Bhajipala Market) mandi (Sangli, Maharashtra) is ₹750/quintal, or about ₹8/kg. Today's price ranged from ₹500 to ₹1,000 per quintal, no change from yesterday's modal price. Across Maharashtra, Watermelon is selling today from ₹1,000 (Pune(Moshi) ) to ₹1,200 (APMC Pune ), across 3 mandis. Over the last 30 days the average price was ₹775/quintal, with a high of ₹850 and a low of ₹750/quintal. This mandi price is the wholesale rate — the actual retail price is usually 25–60% higher, around ₹10–₹13/kg. All prices come from the daily bulletins of the Government of India's Agmarknet and eNAM portals and are updated every evening.
Last 30 Days Trend
Over the last 30 days, the price of Watermelon at Sangli(Phale, Bhajipala Market) ranged between ₹750–₹850 per quintal. It touched its monthly high on 3 September 2026. Prices have moved up and down somewhat in recent days.
Weekly Summary
Monthly Summary
Watermelon Price per Kg, Quintal and Tonne
Farmers and buyers don't always think in quintals, so today's modal price of ₹750/quintal is converted into the quantities in which deals are usually made.
| Quantity | Today's Price |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | ₹8 |
| 5 kg | ₹38 |
| 10 kg | ₹75 |
| 20 kg (crate) | ₹150 |
| 50 kg | ₹375 |
| 1 quintal (100 kg) | ₹750 |
| 1 tonne (1,000 kg) | ₹7,500 |
Today's Price at Sangli(Phale, Bhajipala Market) vs. the Last 30 Days
Today's modal price is the same as yesterday, and ₹25 below the 30-day average of ₹775/quintal. This month's highest price was ₹850/quintal and the lowest was ₹750/quintal.
Change from Yesterday
No change
30-Day Average
₹775
Month's High
₹850
Month's Low
₹750
Price History for Recent Days
Below are the day-wise minimum, maximum and modal prices of Watermelon for the past few days, so you can track daily price changes.
| Date | Modal Price ₹ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 September 2026 | ₹750 | — |
| 16 September 2026 | ₹750 | — |
| 12 September 2026 | ₹750 | ₹100 |
| 3 September 2026 | ₹850 | — |
Watermelon Prices Across Maharashtra Today
Today Watermelon is being sold in 3 mandis across Maharashtra. The highest price of ₹1,200/quintal was recorded at APMC Pune , Pune, and the lowest price of ₹1,000/quintal at Pune(Moshi) , Pune. The average price across reporting mandis in the state is about ₹1,100/quintal.
Full Mandi List for Maharashtra
Filter and view the full list →All prices are in ₹ per quintal
| Crop | Mandi (APMC) | Modal Price ₹ | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermelon | Mumbai- Fruit Market | ₹900 | ₹100 |
| Watermelon | APMC Pune | ₹1,200 | ₹50 |
| Watermelon | Pune(Moshi) | ₹1,000 | — |
| Watermelon | APMC Akluj | ₹700 | — |
| Watermelon | APMC Solapur | ₹400 | ₹100 |
| Watermelon | Mumbai- Fruit Market | ₹1,000 | — |
| Watermelon | APMC Pune | ₹1,250 | — |
| Watermelon | Pune(Moshi) | ₹1,000 | — |
| Watermelon | Sangli(Phale, Bhajipala Market) | ₹850 | — |
| Watermelon | APMC Akluj | ₹700 | — |
| Watermelon | APMC Solapur | ₹500 | — |
Wholesale vs. Retail: The Real Price of Watermelon in Sangli
This price of ₹8/kg is the mandi's wholesale modal price — the rate at which most deals happened in the mandi. It is not the price you pay at a vegetable market, grocery shop or quick-commerce app.
On its way from the mandi to your home, produce usually passes through a commission agent, a wholesaler and a retailer, with margins, loading, packing, transport and 8–15% wastage added at each stage. As a general rule, retail prices run 25–60% above the mandi modal price. So at today's ₹8/kg, the retail price in Sangli is expected to be about ₹10–₹13/kg, and it can be even higher on quick-commerce apps.
If you are a bulk buyer — a hotel, canteen, food processor or FPO — the mandi price is your starting point for negotiation, not your final cost.
Main Factors Behind Watermelon Price Changes
1. Arrivals (supply)
Prices soften when arrivals are high, and climb quickly as soon as arrivals drop.
2. Weather and crop cycle
When rain or a heatwave suddenly cuts arrivals, prices jump sharply.
3. Quality and grade
A-grade, uniformly sized Watermelon can fetch a much higher price than a mixed lot.
4. Transport and fuel costs
Diesel prices and distance to the mandi directly affect a truck's landed cost and the final price.
5. Demand nearby
When demand rises in neighbouring cities and mandis, local prices get pulled up too.
6. No MSP cover
Watermelon is not covered by the Minimum Support Price (MSP), so its price is set entirely by mandi supply and demand — a big reason why daily mandi data matters for this crop.
Seasonal Price Pattern for Watermelon
Based on the typical crop-cycle trend — expect some variation each year
Prices highest
Summer and pre-monsoon
Prices softest
Main harvest season
Fruit prices are usually softest during the main harvest season, when arrivals peak, and rise in the off-season while demand holds.
Farmer's Net Realisation Calculator
Estimate the money you take home from the mandi price
Adjust Your Costs
The mandi price is a gross price. The amount the farmer takes home after commission, market fee, loading, packing and transport is shown below.
Estimated Take-Home Amount
₹5,200
Net per Quintal
₹520
Total Deductions
₹2,300
31% of gross
Gross Value
₹7,500
Quantity
10 quintal
Full Deduction Breakdown
Deduction rates are estimates and vary by mandi, crop and season. Confirm the exact market fee and HRDF with your state agricultural marketing board and commission agent.
Watermelon Price Difference by Grade
On Agmarknet most deals are recorded under the general variety ("Other"), which hides the real difference at the gate. In practice, uniformly sized, fresh A-grade produce fetches more than the modal price, while mixed, old or blemished produce sells for less. Sorting and grading before the auction is the cheapest way to move up the day's price range.
| Grade / Variety | Difference from Modal Price |
|---|---|
| A-grade | +₹200 to +₹500 |
| Standard / Other | Around the modal price |
| Desi / local variety | −₹100 to −₹300 |
| B-grade / mixed | −₹300 to −₹600 |
About Sangli(Phale, Bhajipala Market) Mandi
- Mandi
- Sangli(Phale, Bhajipala Market)
- Regulator
- Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board
- District
- Sangli
- State
- Maharashtra
- Usual Auction Hours
- Early morning, usually 6:00–11:00 am
Other mandis in Sangli: Aatpadi APMC, Islampur APMC, Palus APMC, Sangli APMC, Sangli(Miraj) APMC, Sangli(Phale, Bhajipura Market) APMC, Tasgaon APMC
How to Sell Watermelon at Sangli(Phale, Bhajipala Market)
- 1Reach the mandi before the auction starts and unload your produce.
- 2Arrange the produce by grade at the assigned platform spot.
- 3Register your lot with a licensed commission agent (arhtiya).
- 4Take part in the open auction and try to get the best price.
- 5Always collect the sale slip (parchi) showing weight, price and deductions.
Payment is settled through the commission agent. Carry ID and, if needed, land/produce documents, and check whether an eNAM electronic auction is running — it often brings in more buyers.
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Data Source and Update Frequency
The mandi prices on this page come from the Government of India's Agmarknet (Directorate of Marketing and Inspection) and eNAM portals. Prices are updated on working days, usually between 6 and 10 pm after mandis report the day's auctions. No new data is recorded on public holidays or days with no trading at the mandi — gaps in the history table are non-trading days, not missing data. All prices are indicative wholesale prices; always confirm the price with the mandi before making a deal.