Across the reporting yards on 15 Aug 2026, Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bitter Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,250 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,500
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 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.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 19.9% below the period average, and just 42.3% 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
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 15 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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 | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Vallikunnam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Kulai APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Kattakada Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 10 Kannur Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 11 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,250 (40.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹19,500, with the average around ₹14,049. 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 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Bitter Gourd on 15 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.