Turning to the 14 Aug 2026 APMC board, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Bitter Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 12.4% above the period average and just 17.4% 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
This table ranks Bitter Gourd rates across active mandis for 14 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 4 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Thamarakkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Pandalam Thekkekkara VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 9 Kannur Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 10 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 12 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹2,000 (25.0%), 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 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹4,600, with the average around ₹3,382. 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 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Bitter Gourd yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC posted this Bitter Gourd rate on 14 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.