As the 17 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹6,700 per quintal in Sonamura APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,700
- 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 26.6% above the period average, and just 10.7% 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 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kuttoor Market APMC Leader | ₹12,300 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 5 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Melaghar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Kulai APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 12 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
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 ₹4,700 (61.8%) 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 Sonamura APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹5,292. 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 | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Bitter Gourd yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Bitter Gourd was priced at this level in Sonamura APMC on 17 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.