Across the reporting yards on 19 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹3,560 per quintal in Shekhpura APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Bitter Gourd arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,610
- Lowest Price Today₹3,475
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,560
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 4.8% below the period average, and just 27.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Shekhpura APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Kattakada Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Karumaloor VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 9 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Ranniangadi Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Khariar Road APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹2,500 (31.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bitter Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Shekhpura APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹4,910, with the average around ₹3,739. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Nov | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 05 Nov | ₹4,910 | ₹4,769 | ₹4,830 |
| 03 Nov | ₹4,900 | ₹4,752 | ₹4,820 |
| 02 Nov | ₹4,900 | ₹4,732 | ₹4,810 |
| 01 Nov | ₹4,900 | ₹4,710 | ₹4,800 |
| 31 Oct | ₹4,850 | ₹4,690 | ₹4,780 |
| 30 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,672 | ₹4,740 |
| 29 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,658 | ₹4,710 |
| 28 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,640 | ₹4,720 |
| 27 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,618 | ₹4,700 |
| 26 Oct | ₹4,750 | ₹4,597 | ₹4,670 |
| 25 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,580 | ₹4,640 |
| 24 Oct | ₹4,720 | ₹4,561 | ₹4,640 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,545 | ₹4,620 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,527 | ₹4,610 |
| 21 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,505 | ₹4,600 |
| 20 Oct | ₹4,620 | ₹4,488 | ₹4,540 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,473 | ₹4,525 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,458 | ₹4,520 |
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
In a nutshell, Bitter Gourd was priced at this level in Shekhpura APMC on 19 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.