Pulling together the 16 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Chelakkara Market APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Bitter Gourd yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Bitter Gourd is about 10.5% above the period average — just 84.4% 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
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 9 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 10 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Kannur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
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 ₹3,700 (47.4%), 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 ₹4,708. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
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
The headline Bitter Gourd rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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 short, Bitter Gourd changed hands at this rate in Chelakkara Market APMC on 16 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.