In the day's wholesale-price digest for 15 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹6,750 per quintal in Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 13.1% below the period average, sitting just 32.5% 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 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Santir Bazar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 5 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Thamarakkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 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.
That ₹4,300 (52.4%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹7,764. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Bitter Gourd stood at Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on 15 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.