In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹7,600 per quintal in Kattakada Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹7,600
- Lowest Price Today₹7,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
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 5.8% below the period average, sitting just 15.6% 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
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Chowmanu APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Pattazhy North VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 8 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Khariar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Jaleswar APMC | ₹8,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹4,500 (56.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Kattakada Market APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹8,071. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 30 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Bitter Gourd stood at Kattakada Market APMC on 12 Oct 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.