In the day's wholesale-price digest for 24 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹2,960 per quintal in Tikonia APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Bitter Gourd yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,010
- Lowest Price Today₹2,950
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,960
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Bitter Gourd is about 15.3% above the period average — just 1.7% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 24 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 Neeleswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 3 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 4 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 7 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 8 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 9 Vallikunnam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹4,250 (48.6%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Tikonia APMC ranged between ₹1,620 and ₹3,010, with the average around ₹2,567. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹3,010 | ₹2,950 | ₹2,960 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,870 | ₹2,860 | ₹2,865 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,830 | ₹2,820 | ₹2,825 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,950 | ₹2,920 | ₹2,940 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,950 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,890 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,950 | ₹2,620 | ₹2,850 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,820 | ₹2,610 | ₹2,720 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,690 | ₹2,620 | ₹2,650 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,580 | ₹2,540 | ₹2,560 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,660 | ₹2,670 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,570 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,480 | ₹2,420 | ₹2,460 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,350 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,320 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,690 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,560 | ₹2,160 | ₹2,190 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,460 | ₹2,240 | ₹2,340 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,580 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,950 | ₹2,830 | ₹2,890 |
| 01 Jul | ₹2,620 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,550 |
| 27 Jun | ₹2,560 | ₹2,510 | ₹2,520 |
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
Farmers comparing Bitter Gourd rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Bitter Gourd changed hands at this rate in Tikonia APMC on 24 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.