As fresh arrivals settled on 12 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹7,550 per quintal in Kalsi APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Kalsi APMC on Top Today
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₹7,600
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 52.1% above the period average and just 5.6% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kalsi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Chowmanu APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Pattazhy North VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 8 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Khariar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Jaleswar 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.
That ₹4,500 (56.3%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Bitter Gourd prices at Kalsi APMC ranged between ₹2,280 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹4,965. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹7,600 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,550 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,650 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,580 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,450 |
| 06 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,850 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,050 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,520 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,480 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,080 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,280 | ₹2,350 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,050 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,950 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,100 | ₹4,950 | ₹5,020 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,850 | ₹4,900 |
| 08 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,950 |
| 07 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 01 Jul | ₹4,150 | ₹4,050 | ₹4,100 |
| 24 Jun | ₹5,050 | ₹4,850 | ₹4,900 |
| 19 Jun | ₹4,900 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,850 |
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
Before carting Bitter Gourd to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 12 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd traded at this rate in Kalsi APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.