Reading today's price tape for 12 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹6,100 per quintal in Thuraiyur APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Bitter Gourd arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,600
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,100
- 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.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 2.1% above the period average, sitting just 12.9% 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
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Thuraiyur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 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.
That ₹4,050 (49.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Thuraiyur APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,973. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
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
For Bitter Gourd, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
All told, this is where Bitter Gourd stood at Thuraiyur APMC on 12 Aug 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.