In the latest market update for 05 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹2,000 per quintal in Balugaon 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₹2,100
- Lowest Price Today₹1,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Bitter Gourd is about 2.5% below the period average — just 60.0% 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
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 05 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bathubasti Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹67,500 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,250 |
| 3 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 6 Nedumpaikulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Khariar Road APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Nutanbazar APMC | ₹7,950 |
| 11 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 12 Vadaseri 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.
A spread of ₹59,750 (771.0%) 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 Balugaon APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,052. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Bitter Gourd changed hands at this rate in Balugaon APMC on 05 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.