As the 16 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹7,250 per quintal in Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Bitter Gourd yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
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.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 19.2% below the period average, and just 48.2% 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
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Puthur VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Thamarakkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Venmony VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 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.
A spread of ₹3,500 (45.2%) 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 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹8,978. 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 | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,250 |
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
When picking where to sell Bitter Gourd, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at 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
The takeaway: Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Bitter Gourd at this level on 16 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.