With the 16 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹5,800 per quintal in Parassala Market APMC. This is one of several Bitter Gourd rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Parassala Market APMC on Top Today
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
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.
Today's rate is about 11.7% below the period average and just 27.5% 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 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Puthur VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Thamarakkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Venmony VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bitter Gourd.
A spread of ₹3,500 (45.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
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 ₹6,567. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd traded at this rate in Parassala Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.