Based on what the markets reported on 19 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹5,800 per quintal in Parassala Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Parassala Market APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 11.1% below the period average, sitting just 27.5% 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
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Parassala Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Kattakada Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 4 Karumaloor VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 9 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Khariar Road APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Khariar APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 ₹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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Parassala Market APMC ranged between ₹5,600 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,525. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 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 |
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
Before carting Bitter Gourd to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Bitter Gourd stood at Parassala Market APMC on 19 Aug 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.