In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Kapadvanj APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Bitter Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 30.3% above the period average, sitting just 20.0% 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
This table ranks Bitter Gourd rates across active mandis for 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹12,250 |
| 2 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 3 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Thamarakkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 12 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bitter Gourd.
At ₹4,050 (49.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bitter Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Kapadvanj APMC ranged between ₹1,100 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,071. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,875 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,550 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,875 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,250 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,875 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,250 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,875 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,550 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 14 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹4,250 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,125 |
| 04 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bitter Gourd rate at Kapadvanj APMC on 12 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.