In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Oct 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Barasat APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 16.5% above the period average and just 13.8% 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 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹13,500 |
| 2 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 3 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bitter Gourd.
The ₹6,000 (80.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Barasat APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹4,293. 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 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Bitter Gourd yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Barasat APMC posted this Bitter Gourd rate on 18 Oct 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.