In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in APMC Pen APMC. See where this sits in the day's Bitter Gourd range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put APMC Pen APMC on Top Today
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
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.
Right now Bitter Gourd is about 1.6% below the period average — just 10.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where APMC Pen 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 | ₹13,500 |
| 2 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 3 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 7 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 8 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 9 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bitter Gourd.
The ₹5,500 (68.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Bitter Gourd prices at APMC Pen APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹3,800, with the average around ₹3,457. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
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
Selling Bitter Gourd well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In short, Bitter Gourd changed hands at this rate in APMC Pen APMC on 17 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.