In today's crop-price rundown for 31 Aug 2026, Manjeswaram Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bitter Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,500 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Bitter Gourd leader.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 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 45.6% above the period average, and just 10.7% 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
This table ranks Bitter Gourd rates across active mandis for 31 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
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 ₹5,000 (66.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Manjeswaram Market APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹8,583. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Manjeswaram Market APMC was the market to beat for Bitter Gourd on 31 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.