In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹3,300 per quintal in Pulpally Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,400
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 2.2% below the period average, sitting just 13.2% 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
This table ranks Bitter Gourd rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kuttoor Market APMC Leader | ₹12,300 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 5 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Melaghar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Anchal VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Thrissur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
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.
The ₹4,550 (58.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Pulpally Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹3,800, with the average around ₹3,375. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
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
For Bitter Gourd, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
All told, this is where Bitter Gourd stood at Pulpally Market APMC on 17 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.