Looking at how the yards traded on 20 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹9,800 per quintal in Neeleswaram Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
Right now Bitter Gourd is about 32.1% above the period average — just 2.0% 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
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Vallikunnam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 9 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 ₹2,500 (31.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Bitter Gourd prices at Neeleswaram Market APMC ranged between ₹6,400 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹7,421. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 03 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 29 Jun | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 24 Jun | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 19 Jun | ₹6,600 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Bitter Gourd yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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 Neeleswaram Market APMC on 20 Aug 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.