In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹732 per quintal in Dera Baba Nanak APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹732
- Lowest Price Today₹732
- Average (Modal) Price₹732
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 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.
Today's rate is about 21.0% above the period average and just 32.7% 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 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹12,250 |
| 2 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 3 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Thamarakkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 12 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bitter Gourd.
A spread of ₹4,050 (49.4%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Dera Baba Nanak APMC ranged between ₹358 and ₹1,088, with the average around ₹605. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹732 | ₹732 | ₹732 |
| 11 Aug | ₹733 | ₹733 | ₹733 |
| 10 Aug | ₹748 | ₹748 | ₹748 |
| 08 Aug | ₹733 | ₹733 | ₹733 |
| 07 Aug | ₹622 | ₹622 | ₹622 |
| 06 Aug | ₹654 | ₹654 | ₹654 |
| 03 Aug | ₹856 | ₹856 | ₹856 |
| 01 Aug | ₹678 | ₹678 | ₹678 |
| 31 Jul | ₹688 | ₹688 | ₹688 |
| 30 Jul | ₹398 | ₹398 | ₹398 |
| 29 Jul | ₹377 | ₹377 | ₹377 |
| 28 Jul | ₹478 | ₹478 | ₹478 |
| 27 Jul | ₹438 | ₹438 | ₹438 |
| 24 Jul | ₹433 | ₹433 | ₹433 |
| 21 Jul | ₹358 | ₹358 | ₹358 |
| 20 Jul | ₹426 | ₹426 | ₹426 |
| 18 Jul | ₹396 | ₹396 | ₹396 |
| 17 Jul | ₹375 | ₹375 | ₹375 |
| 16 Jul | ₹396 | ₹396 | ₹396 |
| 15 Jul | ₹476 | ₹476 | ₹476 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd traded at this rate in Dera Baba Nanak 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.