In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹2,344 per quintal in Buxur APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Buxur APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,345
- Lowest Price Today₹2,341
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,344
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
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.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 0.3% above the period average, sitting just 89.8% 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
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Puthur VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Thamarakkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Venmony VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(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 ₹3,500 (45.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Bitter Gourd prices at Buxur APMC ranged between ₹2,240 and ₹23,015, with the average around ₹2,337. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹2,345 | ₹2,341 | ₹2,344 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,342 | ₹2,333 | ₹2,338 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,365 |
| 08 Aug | ₹23,015 | ₹2,298 | ₹2,304 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,352 | ₹2,342 | ₹2,348 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,395 | ₹2,361 | ₹2,382 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,296 | ₹2,240 | ₹2,275 |
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 Bitter Gourd 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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bitter Gourd rate at Buxur APMC on 16 Aug 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.