Across the reporting yards on 24 Aug 2026, Palakkad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bitter Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,100 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Bitter Gourd board.
01What Put Palakkad Market APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 60.1% above the period average and just 9.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where Palakkad Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,100 |
| 2 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 3 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 7 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Alangudi(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.
The ₹1,600 (21.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹5,684. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,100 |
| 23 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,100 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
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
Selling Bitter Gourd well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 24 Aug 2026, Palakkad Market APMC set the pace for Bitter Gourd. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.