Based on what the markets reported on 18 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Anchal Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Bitter Gourd markets in the table that follows.
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₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Bitter Gourd is about 0.7% above the period average — just 3.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,250 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Kannur Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Aranthangi(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.
That ₹1,500 (19.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Anchal Market APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹7,800, with the average around ₹7,447. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 26 Jul | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
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
The day's best Bitter Gourd rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Anchal Market APMC logged this Bitter Gourd rate on 18 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.