In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹5,650 per quintal in Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Bitter Gourd today.
01What Put Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Bitter Gourd is about 10.5% above the period average — just 2.6% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulai APMC Leader | ₹9,800 |
| 2 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 3 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 6 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 7 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
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 ₹2,050 (26.5%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹5,114. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,650 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,650 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,650 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,650 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,650 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,650 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,650 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,650 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Bitter Gourd changed hands at this rate in Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 21 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.