In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹1,200 per quintal in Tekari APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Bitter Gourd today.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,200
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 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.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 16.1% below the period average, sitting just 40.0% 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 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹12,250 |
| 2 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 3 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Thamarakkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 12 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
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 ₹4,050 (49.4%), 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 Tekari APMC ranged between ₹1,180 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,431. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,180 | ₹1,180 | ₹1,180 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,280 | ₹1,280 | ₹1,280 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,280 | ₹1,280 | ₹1,280 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,280 | ₹1,280 | ₹1,280 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,280 | ₹1,280 | ₹1,280 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,380 | ₹1,380 | ₹1,380 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Bitter Gourd today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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 sum up, this was the Bitter Gourd rate at Tekari APMC on 12 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.