Across the reporting yards on 15 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹5,800 per quintal in Parassala Market APMC. See where this sits in the day's Bitter Gourd range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Bitter Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 12.0% below the period average, and just 27.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Vallikunnam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Kulai APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Kattakada Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 10 Kannur Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 11 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Chathanoor 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.
That ₹3,250 (40.6%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Parassala Market APMC ranged between ₹5,600 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,593. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 19 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
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
When picking where to sell Bitter Gourd, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Bitter Gourd was priced at this level in Parassala Market APMC on 15 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.