Checking the day's mandi numbers for 16 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Chengannur Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Bitter Gourd markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,100
- Lowest Price Today₹7,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Bitter Gourd is about 29.5% above the period average — just 34.4% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 9 Kannur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bitter Gourd.
At ₹3,800 (49.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bitter Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Chengannur Market APMC ranged between ₹4,200 and ₹12,200, with the average around ₹6,178. 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 | ₹8,100 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,300 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,700 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,100 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,100 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
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 market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Bitter Gourd changed hands at this rate in Chengannur Market APMC on 16 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.