As the 17 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in SMY Baijnath APMC. See where this sits in the day's Bitter Gourd range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 3.2% above the period average, and just 22.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 4 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Kulai APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 9 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹1,000 (13.3%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at SMY Baijnath APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,391. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Bitter Gourd was priced at this level in SMY Baijnath APMC on 17 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.