Here's the 20 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹5,600 per quintal in Chelakkara Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day 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 54.7% above the period average, sitting just 83.2% 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 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Vallikunnam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 Kulai APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 6 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 7 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Kannur Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 9 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Adithyapuram VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
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.
At ₹2,000 (23.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bitter Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Chelakkara Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹33,300, with the average around ₹3,620. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Bitter Gourd yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
All told, this is where Bitter Gourd stood at Chelakkara Market APMC on 20 Aug 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.