Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Oct 2026, Wadakkanchery Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Ashgourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,200 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Ashgourd Rate
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityAshgourd (Ashgourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Ashgourd is about 43.6% above the period average, sitting just 6.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Ashgourd rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Wadakkanchery Market APMC Leader | ₹4,200 |
| 2 Munnar Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 Kulai APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 4 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 Tiruvallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 7 Kallachi Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 11 Tiruvarur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Ashgourd.
At ₹950 (29.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Ashgourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Ashgourd prices at Wadakkanchery Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,925. 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 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 30 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Wadakkanchery Market APMC led Ashgourd on 18 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.