As fresh arrivals settled on 19 Sep 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Melaghar APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Sep 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.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 10.3% above the period average, and just 17.6% 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 19 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 5 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 9 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 12 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹3,500 (46.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Melaghar APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹6,344. 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 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,900 |
| 06 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹7,100 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,900 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,900 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Melaghar APMC reported Bitter Gourd at this level on 19 Sep 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.