In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,400
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Bitter Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 5.7% above the period average, sitting just 13.3% 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 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Chowmanu APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Pattazhy North VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 7 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Khariar 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.
At ₹4,500 (56.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bitter Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,918. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 06 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Bitter Gourd stood at Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 12 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.