Based on what the markets reported on 12 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Gandai 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₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 17.0% above the period average, sitting just 41.7% 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
This table ranks Bitter Gourd rates across active mandis for 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Chowmanu APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Pattazhy North VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 8 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Jaleswar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Champaknagar 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 ₹4,500 (56.3%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Gandai APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹2,992. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,050 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,500 |
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
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, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bitter Gourd rate at Gandai APMC on 12 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.