With the 17 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹2,350 per quintal in Kairana APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 2.2% below the period average and just 9.6% 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 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Melaghar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Anchal VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
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.
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.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Bitter Gourd prices at Kairana APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,402. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kairana APMC posted this Bitter Gourd rate on 17 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.