In the mandi rate roundup for 21 Aug 2026, Pandalam Thekkekkara VFPCK Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bitter Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,100 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Bitter Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 9.8% above the period average, and just 15.8% 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
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pandalam Thekkekkara VFPCK Market APMC Leader | ₹10,100 |
| 2 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kulai APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 5 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 6 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 7 Kannur Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 8 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
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 ₹1,850 (22.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 2 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Pandalam Thekkekkara VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹9,200. 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 | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Bitter Gourd, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Pandalam Thekkekkara VFPCK Market APMC was the market to beat for Bitter Gourd on 21 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.