Here's the 20 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Vadakkenchery 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
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₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 14.7% above the period average, sitting just 30.8% 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
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Kulai APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 6 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 7 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 8 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Anchal Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹4,600 (58.2%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Bitter Gourd prices at Vadakkenchery Market APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹7,848. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 01 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,000 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Bitter Gourd stood at Vadakkenchery Market APMC on 20 Oct 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.