In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Oct 2026, Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Ashgourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,200 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Ashgourd today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Ashgourd Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,200
- Lowest Price Today₹4,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityAshgourd (Gouard)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Ashgourd is about 29.4% above the period average — right at 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
This table ranks Ashgourd rates across active mandis for 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹4,200 |
| 2 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 3 Tiphra APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 4 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 5 Harippad Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Tiruvallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 Durg APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 8 Tiruvarur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 9 Aroor Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Cherthala Market APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 12 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,100 |
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.
At ₹1,100 (35.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Ashgourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Ashgourd prices at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹4,200, with the average around ₹3,246. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 20 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,850 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,300 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
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 day's best Ashgourd rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Ashgourd found its strongest bid at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 21 Oct 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.