From today's trading desk on 05 Aug 2026, Ashgourd was quoted at ₹1,800 per quintal in Gandhimaidan SMY, Hojai APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Ashgourd Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,850
- Lowest Price Today₹1,750
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityAshgourd (Ashgourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Here's where today's Ashgourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Ashgourd is about 0.3% above the period average, sitting just 28.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Ashgourd rates across active mandis for 05 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anchal Market APMC Leader | ₹6,400 |
| 2 Munnar Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 3 Harippad Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 5 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 6 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 7 Piravam Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 8 Rajnandgaon APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 9 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 10 Kulai APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 11 Durg APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,600 |
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 ₹2,800 (77.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Ashgourd prices at Gandhimaidan SMY, Hojai APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,795. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹1,850 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 26 Jun | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
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
Going to the top Ashgourd market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Ashgourd stood at Gandhimaidan SMY, Hojai APMC on 05 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.