In the latest market update for 21 Oct 2026, Ashgourd was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Harippad Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Ashgourd Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityAshgourd (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Ashgourd is about 10.9% below the period average — just 30.0% 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 Ashgourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹4,200 |
| 2 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 3 Harippad Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 4 Tiruvarur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 5 Cherthala Market APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 6 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 7 Peravurani(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
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 ₹1,200 (40.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Ashgourd prices at Harippad Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,930. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Ashgourd, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Ashgourd changed hands at this rate in Harippad Market APMC on 21 Oct 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.