As fresh arrivals settled on 12 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹1,700 per quintal in Lalganj APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Lalganj APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Bitter Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 4.1% above the period average, and just 5.6% 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 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 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 ₹4,500 (56.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
053-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 3 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Lalganj APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹1,800, with the average around ₹1,633. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Bitter Gourd today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
In a nutshell, Bitter Gourd was priced at this level in Lalganj APMC on 12 Oct 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.