Across the reporting yards on 17 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in RYTHU BAZAR ERRAGADDA APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Bitter Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 17.0% above the period average, and right at 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
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 ₹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.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Bitter Gourd prices at RYTHU BAZAR ERRAGADDA APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹3,800, with the average around ₹3,247. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Bitter Gourd, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: RYTHU BAZAR ERRAGADDA 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.