In today's crop-price rundown for 22 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in Vadakkenchery Market APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Bitter Gourd today.
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₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 7.1% above the period average, and just 34.6% 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
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 22 Oct 2026, so you can see where Vadakkenchery Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 10 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Punalur VFPCK Market 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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Vadakkenchery Market APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹7,940. 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 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 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 |
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
For Bitter Gourd, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Bitter Gourd was priced at this level in Vadakkenchery Market APMC on 22 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.