In the price report dated 21 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹9,250 per quintal in Manjeswaram Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Bitter Gourd arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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.
Today's rate is about 11.4% above the period average and just 22.9% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulai APMC Leader | ₹9,800 |
| 2 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 3 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 6 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 7 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(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.
The ₹2,050 (26.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Manjeswaram Market APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹8,306. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 19 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Bitter Gourd today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Net-net, Manjeswaram Market APMC posted this Bitter Gourd rate on 21 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.