Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Harippad Market APMC. See where this sits in the day's Bitter Gourd range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
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₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
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 0.8% below the period average, sitting just 14.3% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,250 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bitter Gourd.
That ₹1,750 (23.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Harippad Market APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹6,049. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Bitter Gourd today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bitter Gourd rate at Harippad Market APMC on 18 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.