Looking at how the yards traded on 16 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹4,250 per quintal in Pandua APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,425
- Lowest Price Today₹4,150
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Bitter Gourd is about 29.7% above the period average — just 10.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Pandua 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 | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 9 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 10 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Kannur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,700 (47.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Pandua APMC ranged between ₹1,850 and ₹4,750, with the average around ₹3,277. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹4,425 | ₹4,150 | ₹4,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,250 | ₹3,850 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,450 | ₹4,125 | ₹4,325 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,750 | ₹4,350 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,825 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,650 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,150 | ₹3,750 | ₹3,925 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,250 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,125 | ₹4,350 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,725 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,450 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,250 | ₹3,850 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,950 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,825 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,925 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,850 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,825 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,825 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,650 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,725 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,550 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,550 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,450 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
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
Selling Bitter Gourd well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Pandua APMC logged this Bitter Gourd rate on 16 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.