Reading today's price tape for 16 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹3,850 per quintal in Pandua APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Bitter Gourd markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Bitter Gourd arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,750
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 25.5% above the period average, sitting just 10.5% 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
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Puthur VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Thamarakkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Venmony VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
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.
At ₹3,500 (45.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bitter Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Pandua APMC ranged between ₹1,850 and ₹4,300, with the average around ₹3,068. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,750 | ₹3,850 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,050 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,975 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,975 | ₹3,750 | ₹3,825 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,125 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,275 | ₹3,850 | ₹4,150 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,250 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,100 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,250 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,250 | ₹3,850 | ₹4,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,150 | ₹3,750 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,750 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,925 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,950 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,725 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,625 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,725 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,625 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,550 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,725 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,625 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,675 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,450 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,625 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,625 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bitter Gourd rate at Pandua APMC on 16 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.