Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Aug 2026, Harippad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Ashgourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,000 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Ashgourd today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Ashgourd Rate
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityAshgourd (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 1.2% above the period average and just 20.0% 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
This table ranks Ashgourd rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Harippad Market APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,050 |
| 7 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(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 ₹1,000 (33.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Ashgourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Ashgourd prices at Harippad Market APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,953. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Harippad 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.