In the day's wholesale-price digest for 31 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹5,400 per quintal in Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Bitter Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Bitter Gourd is about 2.7% below the period average — just 20.6% 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
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 31 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
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 ₹5,000 (66.7%) 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 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹6,800, with the average around ₹5,551. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 30 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 28 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,850 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,850 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,050 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,850 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,050 |
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
Before carting Bitter Gourd to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach 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 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 31 Aug 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.