In the price report dated 17 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in Pandua APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
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₹3,550
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Bitter Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 10.6% above the period average and just 20.9% 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
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pandua APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Kulai APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 12 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
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 ₹4,700 (61.8%) 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 Pandua APMC ranged between ₹1,850 and ₹4,300, with the average around ₹3,075. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹3,550 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,750 | ₹3,850 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,050 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,975 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,975 | ₹3,750 | ₹3,825 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,125 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,275 | ₹3,850 | ₹4,150 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,250 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,100 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,250 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,250 | ₹3,850 | ₹4,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,150 | ₹3,750 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,750 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,925 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,950 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,725 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,625 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,725 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,625 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,550 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,725 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,625 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,675 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,450 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,625 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Pandua 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.