With the 20 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Melaghar APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,600
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
Today's rate is about 7.7% above the period average and just 23.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Melaghar 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 | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Vallikunnam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 Kulai APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 6 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 7 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Kannur Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 9 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Adithyapuram VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
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 ₹2,000 (23.5%) 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 Melaghar APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹6,033. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,100 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Melaghar APMC posted this Bitter Gourd rate on 20 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.