In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹550 per quintal in Harike APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Harike APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 0.0% above the period average, sitting just 8.3% 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 Harike 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 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 4 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 5 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 6 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 9 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(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.
That ₹2,750 (35.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Harike APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹600, with the average around ₹550. 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 | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 18 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 17 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 14 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 13 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 11 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 10 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 07 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 06 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 05 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 04 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 03 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 01 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 31 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 29 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 27 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 24 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 22 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 21 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bitter Gourd rate at Harike APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.