Checking the day's mandi numbers for 16 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹8,400 per quintal in Neeleswaram Market APMC. This is one of several Bitter Gourd rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,600
- Lowest Price Today₹8,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Bitter Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 3.6% above the period average, sitting just 37.8% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 9 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Kannur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 11 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(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 ₹3,750 (48.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Bitter Gourd prices at Neeleswaram Market APMC ranged between ₹6,400 and ₹13,500, with the average around ₹8,110. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹8,600 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,900 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 29 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,800 | ₹10,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 03 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 29 Jun | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 24 Jun | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Bitter Gourd stood at Neeleswaram Market APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.