Checking the day's mandi numbers for 16 Jul 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹11,800 per quintal in Kuttoor Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Kuttoor Market APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Jul 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Bitter Gourd is about 1.9% above the period average — just 5.6% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 16 Jul 2026, so you can see where Kuttoor Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹15,000 |
| 2 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 4 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 5 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Kattakada 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 ₹7,000 (87.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Bitter Gourd prices at Kuttoor Market APMC ranged between ₹9,600 and ₹12,500, with the average around ₹11,578. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,100 | ₹12,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,100 | ₹12,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,100 | ₹12,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,100 | ₹12,300 |
| 22 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,800 |
| 16 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,800 |
| 15 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,800 |
| 14 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,800 |
| 08 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,800 |
| 02 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,800 |
| 30 Jun | ₹10,000 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,800 |
| 25 Jun | ₹10,000 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,800 |
| 17 Jun | ₹10,000 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,800 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Kuttoor Market APMC logged this Bitter Gourd rate on 16 Jul 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.