In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹6,600 per quintal in Cherthala Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹6,800
- Lowest Price Today₹6,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 39.6% above the period average and just 22.4% 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
This table ranks Bitter Gourd rates across active mandis for 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Kulai APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 5 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 6 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 7 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Anchal Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 12 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
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.
A spread of ₹4,700 (60.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Cherthala Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹4,729. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Cherthala Market APMC posted this Bitter Gourd rate on 20 Oct 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.