From today's trading desk on 15 Sep 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹7,200 per quintal in Kollam Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Kollam Market APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Sep 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Bitter Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 5.8% above the period average, sitting just 4.0% 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
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 9 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Melaghar APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 11 Pabiacherra APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 12 Boxonagar APMC | ₹7,700 |
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.
The ₹2,800 (36.4%) 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 Kollam Market APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹6,803. 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 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,700 | ₹7,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,100 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Bitter Gourd stood at Kollam Market APMC on 15 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.