In the price report dated 17 Oct 2026, Anchal Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Ashgourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,500 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
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
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityAshgourd (Ashgourd)
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 3.9% 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 17 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 | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 4 Mookkannur VFPCK Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 5 Harippad Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 6 Aroor Market APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 7 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 8 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 9 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 10 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Payyannur Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Thrissur Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
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 ₹3,000 (85.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Ashgourd prices at Anchal Market APMC ranged between ₹5,300 and ₹6,800, with the average around ₹6,258. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 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 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Ashgourd, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 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.