In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Aug 2026, Ashgourd was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Venmony VFPCK Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Ashgourd Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityAshgourd (Ashgourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 5-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 11.9% above the period average and just 33.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Ashgourd rates across the markets that reported on 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Venmony VFPCK Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anchal Market APMC Leader | ₹6,700 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 6 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 7 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Pampady Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Cherthala Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 11 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Panruti(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.
At ₹3,700 (123.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Ashgourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
055-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 5 days, Ashgourd prices at Venmony VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,680. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,800 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Ashgourd yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Net-net, Venmony VFPCK Market APMC posted this Ashgourd rate on 16 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.