Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Lalganj APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 5.2% below the period average, sitting just 16.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Bitter Gourd rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹13,500 |
| 2 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 3 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 7 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 8 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 9 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) 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 ₹5,500 (68.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Bitter Gourd prices at Lalganj APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹1,800, with the average around ₹1,583. 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 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 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
The day's best Bitter Gourd rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
All told, this is where Bitter Gourd stood at Lalganj APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.