Reading today's price tape for 21 Oct 2026, Ashgourd was quoted at ₹1,300 per quintal in Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Ashgourd markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,400
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityAshgourd (Gouard)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Ashgourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Ashgourd is about 7.0% below the period average, sitting just 45.8% 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
The table below lines up Ashgourd rates across the markets that reported on 21 Oct 2026, so you can see where Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹4,200 |
| 2 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 3 Harippad Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 4 Tiruvarur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 5 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 6 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Peravurani(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Valangaiman RM APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹3,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Ashgourd.
At ₹1,200 (40.0%), 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 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹1,398. 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 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 20 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 19 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 18 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 15 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 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹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 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 16 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 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
All told, this is where Ashgourd stood at Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 21 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.