Based on what the markets reported on 17 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Bhawanipatna APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Bitter Gourd yards.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Bitter Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 1.0% below the period average, sitting just 9.7% 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
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 3 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 4 Kulai APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 5 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
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.
That ₹1,250 (17.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Bitter Gourd prices at Bhawanipatna APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹3,100, with the average around ₹2,828. 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 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 07 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 02 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,700 | ₹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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bitter Gourd rate at Bhawanipatna APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.