As fresh arrivals settled on 21 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Pattambi Market APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Bitter Gourd arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 17.5% above the period average, and just 6.3% 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 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulai APMC Leader | ₹9,800 |
| 2 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 3 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 6 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 7 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bitter Gourd.
The ₹2,050 (26.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Pattambi Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,383. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
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
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Pattambi Market APMC reported Bitter Gourd at this level on 21 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.