In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹3,700 per quintal in Mananthavady Market APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Bitter Gourd markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,700
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 19.8% above the period average, and just 2.6% 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
This table ranks Bitter Gourd rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kuttoor Market APMC Leader | ₹12,300 |
| 2 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Cheriyanadu VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Melaghar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Anchal VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹4,300 (53.8%) 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 Mananthavady Market APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹3,800, with the average around ₹3,088. 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 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
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
Selling Bitter Gourd well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
The takeaway: Mananthavady Market APMC reported Bitter Gourd at this level on 17 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.