Reading today's price tape for 17 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Tiphra APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Bitter Gourd arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 2.0% above the period average, sitting just 41.5% 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
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Tiphra 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 | ₹13,500 |
| 2 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 3 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 7 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 8 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 9 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bitter Gourd.
That ₹5,500 (68.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Tiphra APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹3,725. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
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
When picking where to sell Bitter Gourd, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bitter Gourd rate at Tiphra APMC on 17 Oct 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.