Turning to the 16 Sep 2026 APMC board, Anchal Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Ashgourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,500 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Ashgourd.
01What Put Anchal Market APMC on Top Today
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityAshgourd (Ashgourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 4.3% above the period average and just 4.4% 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 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anchal Market APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 4 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 5 Sasthamkotta Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 8 Cherthala Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 9 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Manubazar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Aroor Market APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 12 Pattukottai(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.
A spread of ₹3,500 (116.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Ashgourd prices at Anchal Market APMC ranged between ₹5,300 and ₹6,800, with the average around ₹6,234. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 06 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 04 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 30 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 |
| 28 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
Selling Ashgourd well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Sep 2026, Anchal 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.