Based on what the markets reported on 31 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Melaghar APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Bitter Gourd today.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,200
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 13.9% above the period average, sitting just 17.6% 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
This table ranks Bitter Gourd rates across active mandis for 31 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 4 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 6 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bitter Gourd.
At ₹4,500 (56.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bitter Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Melaghar APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹6,148. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 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 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Bitter Gourd stood at Melaghar APMC on 31 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.