In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Hindol APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 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.
Today's rate is about 4.6% above the period average and just 13.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Kannur Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Khariar Road APMC | ₹8,000 |
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.
That ₹3,000 (37.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Hindol APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,973. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Bitter Gourd today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd traded at this rate in Hindol APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.