From today's trading desk on 18 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Bitter Gourd is about 21.6% above the period average — just 15.4% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹13,500 |
| 2 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 3 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
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 ₹6,000 (80.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹4,522. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,850 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,850 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Bitter Gourd, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Bitter Gourd changed hands at this rate in Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.