Turning to the 17 Oct 2026 APMC board, Ashgourd was quoted at ₹1,100 per quintal in NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,200
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityAshgourd (Gouard)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 19.8% below the period average and just 54.2% 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 Harippad Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 5 Aroor Market APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 8 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Payyannur Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Perambra Market APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
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 ₹3,100 (91.2%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Ashgourd prices at NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹1,372. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Ashgourd rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.