Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Kuttoor Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bitter Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,300 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Kuttoor Market APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,500
- Lowest Price Today₹12,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 5.3% above the period average, sitting just 1.6% 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
This table ranks Bitter Gourd rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kuttoor Market APMC Leader | ₹12,300 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 5 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Melaghar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Anchal VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Thrissur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(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.
That ₹4,550 (58.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Bitter Gourd prices at Kuttoor Market APMC ranged between ₹9,600 and ₹12,500, with the average around ₹11,678. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,100 | ₹12,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,100 | ₹12,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹12,200 | ₹11,800 | ₹12,000 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Kuttoor Market APMC led Bitter Gourd on 17 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.