Checking the day's mandi numbers for 14 Aug 2026, Ashgourd was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Punalur Market APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Ashgourd yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Ashgourd Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Ashgourd arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityAshgourd (Ashgourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Ashgourd is about 2.7% below the period average — just 23.6% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Ashgourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 14 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anchal Market APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 3 Punalur Market APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 4 Harippad Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 5 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 6 Kulai APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 7 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 8 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 9 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 10 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 11 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) 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.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Ashgourd prices at Punalur Market APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹4,317. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Ashgourd yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To wrap up, Punalur Market APMC logged this Ashgourd rate on 14 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.