In today's crop-price rundown for 28 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Balugaon APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Bitter Gourd yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.8% below the period average and just 53.8% 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
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 28 Aug 2026, so you can see where Balugaon APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 4 Thamarakkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kattakada Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Pattazhy North VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
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.
That ₹3,250 (41.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Balugaon APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹2,419. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
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 Bitter Gourd 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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Balugaon APMC posted this Bitter Gourd rate on 28 Aug 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.