In the price report dated 29 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Melaghar APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Bitter Gourd yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
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₹6,800
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 6.2% 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
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 29 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Erath VFPCK Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 6 Pala Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Kollengode VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,500 (45.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Melaghar APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹6,123. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,900 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 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 |
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
The headline Bitter Gourd rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Melaghar APMC posted this Bitter Gourd rate on 29 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.