In the day's wholesale-price digest for 23 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹4,620 per quintal in Shekhpura APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,700
- Lowest Price Today₹4,545
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,620
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Bitter Gourd is about 30.0% above the period average — just 1.7% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 23 Oct 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 | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹10,920 |
| 3 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 10 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 11 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Masli APMC | ₹8,500 |
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.
The ₹4,000 (47.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Shekhpura APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹4,700, with the average around ₹3,553. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,585 | ₹4,442 | ₹4,510 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,550 | ₹4,430 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,585 | ₹4,406 | ₹4,490 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,510 | ₹4,391 | ₹4,445 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,376 | ₹4,425 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,510 | ₹4,360 | ₹4,420 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,160 | ₹4,031 | ₹4,080 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,135 | ₹3,995 | ₹4,055 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,970 | ₹4,020 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,050 | ₹3,940 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,925 | ₹4,020 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,900 | ₹3,950 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,880 | ₹3,920 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,920 |
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
Before carting Bitter Gourd to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Bitter Gourd changed hands at this rate in Shekhpura APMC on 23 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.