In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Oct 2026, Ashgourd was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Kulai APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Kulai APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Ashgourd arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 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.
At this level, Ashgourd is about 14.1% above the period average, sitting just 5.0% 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
Here's how Ashgourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Munnar Market APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 3 Kulai APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 4 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Tiruvarur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 7 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 8 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 9 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 10 Thalavadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) 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.
A spread of ₹1,000 (33.3%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Ashgourd prices at Kulai APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,329. 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 | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 06 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 30 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 23 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
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
Selling Ashgourd well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Ashgourd rate at Kulai APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.