Across the reporting yards on 21 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Harippad Market APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Bitter Gourd today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 7.0% above the period average and just 7.1% 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
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 4 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 5 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Kondotty Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
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.
The ₹1,000 (13.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
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 ₹6,076. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Harippad Market APMC posted this Bitter Gourd rate on 21 Aug 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.