In today's crop-price rundown for 14 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Aralamoodu Market APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Bitter Gourd yards.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 18.3% above the period average and just 10.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 14 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 4 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Thamarakkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Pandalam Thekkekkara VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 9 Kannur Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 10 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 12 North Paravur 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 ₹2,000 (25.0%) 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-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Bitter Gourd prices at Aralamoodu Market APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹7,605. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 27 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Aralamoodu Market APMC posted this Bitter Gourd rate on 14 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.