In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹1,750 per quintal in Vantamamidi APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Vantamamidi APMC on Top Today
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₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
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 13.8% below the period average, sitting just 56.3% 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 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Puthur VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Thamarakkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Venmony VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
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 ₹3,500 (45.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Vantamamidi APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,030. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
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
When picking where to sell Bitter Gourd, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Bitter Gourd stood at Vantamamidi APMC on 16 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.