In the mandi rate roundup for 22 Sep 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Sep 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 1.4% below the period average, and just 19.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Melaghar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Thamarakkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,008 |
| 5 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Dimapur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Pabiacherra APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
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 ₹2,750 (35.5%) 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 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹6,800, with the average around ₹5,578. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,350 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,850 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 06 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,850 |
| 04 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
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
The takeaway: Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Bitter Gourd at this level on 22 Sep 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.