With the 18 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹743 per quintal in Dera Baba Nanak APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹743
- Lowest Price Today₹743
- Average (Modal) Price₹743
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
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.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 18.9% above the period average, and just 31.7% 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
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 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Kannur Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Khariar Road APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Chengannur Market 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.
A spread of ₹3,000 (37.5%) 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 ₹625. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹743 | ₹743 | ₹743 |
| 17 Aug | ₹866 | ₹866 | ₹866 |
| 14 Aug | ₹726 | ₹726 | ₹726 |
| 13 Aug | ₹796 | ₹796 | ₹796 |
| 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 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Bitter Gourd was priced at this level in Dera Baba Nanak APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.