In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Venmony VFPCK Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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 2.9% above the period average, and just 5.3% 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 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Puthur VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Thamarakkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Venmony VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
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 ₹3,500 (45.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 2 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Venmony VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹8,750. 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 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
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
Selling Bitter Gourd well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 Venmony VFPCK Market APMC on 16 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.