In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹1,300 per quintal in Kotadwara APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Bitter Gourd today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,300
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Bitter Gourd is about 10.3% below the period average — just 18.8% 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
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Vallikunnam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 9 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Chengannur 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.
A spread of ₹2,500 (31.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 2 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Kotadwara APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹1,600, with the average around ₹1,450. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 02 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
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
Before carting Bitter Gourd to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Bitter Gourd changed hands at this rate in Kotadwara APMC on 20 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.