With the 17 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹2,890 per quintal in Tikonia APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Bitter Gourd markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,950
- Lowest Price Today₹2,850
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,890
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 5.3% above the period average and just 11.3% 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 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Tikonia APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kuttoor Market APMC Leader | ₹12,300 |
| 2 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Cheriyanadu VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Melaghar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Anchal VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Chathanoor Market 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 ₹4,300 (53.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bitter Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Tikonia APMC ranged between ₹1,620 and ₹3,260, with the average around ₹2,744. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | ₹3,210 | ₹3,010 | ₹3,150 |
| 05 Nov | ₹3,000 | ₹2,950 | ₹2,990 |
| 04 Nov | ₹3,150 | ₹3,020 | ₹3,120 |
| 03 Nov | ₹2,180 | ₹2,140 | ₹2,160 |
| 23 Oct | ₹3,225 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,220 |
| 22 Oct | ₹3,160 | ₹3,120 | ₹3,150 |
| 21 Oct | ₹3,260 | ₹3,220 | ₹3,240 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,125 | ₹3,110 | ₹3,120 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,140 | ₹3,110 | ₹3,120 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,190 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,160 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,985 | ₹2,960 | ₹2,980 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,960 | ₹2,920 | ₹2,940 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,935 | ₹2,920 | ₹2,930 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,940 | ₹2,890 | ₹2,910 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,935 | ₹2,910 | ₹2,920 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,940 | ₹2,910 | ₹2,920 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,890 | ₹2,780 | ₹2,820 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,890 | ₹2,880 | ₹2,885 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,885 | ₹2,820 | ₹2,840 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,010 | ₹2,950 | ₹2,960 |
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, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd traded at this rate in Tikonia APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.