With the 17 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹9,400 per quintal in Thrippunithura Market APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Bitter Gourd today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 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 32.9% above the period average, and just 21.7% 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
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Thrippunithura Market 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 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Rajapalayam(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 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹5,750 (74.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Thrippunithura Market APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹7,073. 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 | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Bitter Gourd was priced at this level in Thrippunithura Market APMC on 17 Oct 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.