As fresh arrivals settled on 19 Oct 2026, Ashgourd was quoted at ₹3,050 per quintal in Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Ashgourd yards.
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₹3,300
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityAshgourd (Gouard)
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.
Today's rate is about 14.1% above the period average and just 15.3% 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
Here's how Ashgourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anchal Market APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 3 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,650 |
| 4 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Tiruvarur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 7 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 8 Manubazar APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 9 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,050 |
| 10 Needamangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Valangaiman RM APMC | ₹3,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Ashgourd.
At ₹3,500 (116.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Ashgourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Ashgourd prices at Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,600, with the average around ₹2,674. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹3,300 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,050 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,350 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,700 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,350 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,350 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹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
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC posted this Ashgourd rate on 19 Oct 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.