Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹3,200 per quintal in Champadanga APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹3,400
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 24.1% below the period average, sitting just 36.0% 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
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 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 5 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Melaghar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Anchal VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Thrissur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bitter Gourd.
That ₹4,550 (58.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Bitter Gourd prices at Champadanga APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹4,218. 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 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Bitter Gourd, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bitter Gourd rate at Champadanga APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.