With the 31 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. This is one of several Bitter Gourd rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Bitter Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 4.1% below the period average, and just 21.1% 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 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 4 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 6 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 ₹4,500 (56.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Bitter Gourd prices at Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹5,700, with the average around ₹4,691. 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 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 06 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 03 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 25 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Bitter Gourd, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
The takeaway: Kottakkal Market APMC reported Bitter Gourd at this level on 31 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.