From today's trading desk on 16 Jul 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹7,200 per quintal in Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,200
- Lowest Price Today₹7,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Jul 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.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 3.7% above the period average, sitting just 14.3% 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 16 Jul 2026, so you can see where Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹15,000 |
| 2 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 4 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 5 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Kattakada Market 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.
The ₹7,000 (87.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,800 and ₹8,400, with the average around ₹6,944. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Bitter Gourd stood at Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Jul 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.