In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹3,200 per quintal in Kalipur APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Kalipur APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Bitter Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Bitter Gourd is about 5.9% below the period average — just 36.0% 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
This table ranks Bitter Gourd rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Karumaloor VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Khariar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Khariar Road APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 ₹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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Kalipur APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,400. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Bitter Gourd, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at 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
To wrap up, Kalipur APMC logged this Bitter Gourd rate on 19 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.