In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Ashgourd was quoted at ₹250 per quintal in Omalloor Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Ashgourd Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹300
- Lowest Price Today₹200
- Average (Modal) Price₹250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityAshgourd (Ashgourd)
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.
Right now Ashgourd is about 73.5% below the period average — just 95.5% 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
The table below lines up Ashgourd rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Omalloor Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anchal Market APMC Leader | ₹6,600 |
| 2 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 Harippad Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 7 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,050 |
| 12 Durg APMC | ₹3,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹3,600 (120.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Ashgourd prices at Omalloor Market APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹943. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹280 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹320 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹350 | ₹200 | ₹300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹360 | ₹250 | ₹300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹350 | ₹275 | ₹300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹375 |
| 11 Aug | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 10 Aug | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹375 |
| 09 Aug | ₹450 | ₹350 | ₹400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹450 | ₹350 | ₹400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹450 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹450 |
| 05 Aug | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹450 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹350 | ₹475 |
| 03 Aug | ₹550 | ₹400 | ₹500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹550 | ₹400 | ₹500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹600 | ₹450 | ₹500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹650 | ₹450 | ₹500 |
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
The headline Ashgourd rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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, Omalloor Market APMC logged this Ashgourd rate on 18 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.