Here's the 21 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹7,400 per quintal in Parappanangadi Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹7,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Bitter Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 32.0% above the period average, sitting just 5.1% 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
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Parappanangadi Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pandalam Thekkekkara VFPCK Market APMC Leader | ₹10,100 |
| 2 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kulai APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 5 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 6 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 7 Kannur Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 8 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bitter Gourd.
That ₹1,850 (22.4%) 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 Parappanangadi Market APMC ranged between ₹4,300 and ₹7,800, with the average around ₹5,604. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,700 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 08 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
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
When picking where to sell Bitter Gourd, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Bitter Gourd stood at Parappanangadi Market APMC on 21 Aug 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.