Pulling together the 31 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Ashgourd was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Gandai APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Ashgourd today.
01What's Behind Today's Ashgourd Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityAshgourd (Ashgourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Ashgourd is about 3.0% below the period average, sitting just 60.0% 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
The table below lines up Ashgourd rates across the markets that reported on 31 Aug 2026, so you can see where Gandai APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Harippad Market APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 Cherthala Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 11 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 12 Wadakkanchery Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
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 ₹800 (25.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Ashgourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Ashgourd prices at Gandai APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹2,268. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,300 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 30 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Jun | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Jun | ₹3,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Ashgourd today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
All told, this is where Ashgourd stood at Gandai APMC on 31 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.