Looking at how the yards traded on 20 Oct 2026, Ashgourd was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Payyannur Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Payyannur Market APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,100
- Lowest Price Today₹2,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityAshgourd (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Ashgourd is about 23.9% above the period average — just 26.8% 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
The table below lines up Ashgourd rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Payyannur 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 Tiruvallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Harippad Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Kulai APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 7 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 8 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 9 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Manubazar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 12 Needamangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Ashgourd prices at Payyannur Market APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹4,100, with the average around ₹2,421. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,100 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
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
Before carting Ashgourd to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Ashgourd changed hands at this rate in Payyannur Market APMC on 20 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.