In the mandi rate roundup for 19 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Rahata APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
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₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 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.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 7.4% above the period average, and just 36.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Bitter Gourd rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Karumaloor VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 8 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
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 ₹2,700 (34.6%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Rahata APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹3,260. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
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 day's best Bitter Gourd rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
The takeaway: Rahata APMC reported Bitter Gourd at this level on 19 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.