In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Kukshi(F&V) APMC. This is one of several Bitter Gourd rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Bitter Gourd arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 72.7% above the period average, sitting just 26.7% 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
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kukshi(F&V) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bitter Gourd.
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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Kukshi(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,274. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹600 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹800 | ₹1,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹700 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹700 | ₹1,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹700 | ₹1,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹700 | ₹1,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹700 | ₹1,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹800 | ₹1,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹700 | ₹1,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹800 | ₹1,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹700 | ₹1,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹700 | ₹1,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹700 | ₹1,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹700 | ₹1,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹700 | ₹900 |
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
Before carting Bitter Gourd to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Bitter Gourd stood at Kukshi(F&V) APMC on 16 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.