In today's crop-price rundown for 15 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹4,310 per quintal in Barbigha APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,400
- Lowest Price Today₹4,251
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,310
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 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.
Today's rate is about 30.0% above the period average and just 2.0% 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
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where Barbigha 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 | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Santir Bazar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 5 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Thamarakkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 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.
That ₹4,300 (52.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Barbigha APMC ranged between ₹2,560 and ₹4,400, with the average around ₹3,316. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,267 | ₹4,320 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,251 | ₹4,310 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,237 | ₹4,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,215 | ₹4,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,345 | ₹4,192 | ₹4,275 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,870 | ₹3,920 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,010 | ₹3,855 | ₹3,920 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,820 | ₹3,900 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,930 | ₹3,802 | ₹3,860 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,760 | ₹3,820 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,745 | ₹3,810 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,860 | ₹3,725 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,690 | ₹3,740 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,660 | ₹3,720 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,640 | ₹3,710 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,620 | ₹3,700 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,740 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,670 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,720 | ₹3,560 | ₹3,640 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,545 | ₹3,620 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,530 | ₹3,600 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 15 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd traded at this rate in Barbigha APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.