From today's trading desk on 18 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹1,750 per quintal in Vantamamidi APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Bitter Gourd today.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 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.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 13.3% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Kannur Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Khariar Road APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹3,000 (37.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Vantamamidi APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,019. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Bitter Gourd yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Bitter Gourd stood at Vantamamidi APMC on 18 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.