In today's crop-price rundown for 23 Aug 2026, Cherthala Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Ashgourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,400 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Ashgourd leader.
01What Put Cherthala Market APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityAshgourd (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 1.6% above the period average and just 8.1% 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 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cherthala Market APMC Leader | ₹3,400 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 3 Perumbavoor Market 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 ₹400 (13.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Ashgourd prices at Cherthala Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹3,700, with the average around ₹3,347. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
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
When picking where to sell Ashgourd, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 23 Aug 2026, Cherthala Market APMC set the pace for Ashgourd. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.