Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Barbigha APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Barbigha APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Bottle Gourd arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,550
- Lowest Price Today₹2,425
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Bottle Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Bottle Gourd is about 18.3% above the period average — just 2.0% 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
The table below lines up Bottle Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Barbigha APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Kadamtala APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Surat APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 Kollam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Panvel APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Damnagar APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
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 ₹3,000 (66.7%) 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, Bottle Gourd prices at Barbigha APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹2,550, with the average around ₹2,113. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,545 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,480 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,510 | ₹2,375 | ₹2,440 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,410 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,335 | ₹2,385 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,460 | ₹2,315 | ₹2,380 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,460 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,380 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,410 | ₹2,280 | ₹2,350 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,385 | ₹2,265 | ₹2,315 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,390 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,310 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,380 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,310 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,365 | ₹2,210 | ₹2,280 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,310 | ₹2,185 | ₹2,235 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,310 | ₹2,175 | ₹2,245 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,285 | ₹2,160 | ₹2,210 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,245 | ₹2,135 | ₹2,180 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,210 | ₹2,105 | ₹2,160 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,085 | ₹2,155 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,215 | ₹2,070 | ₹2,155 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,155 | ₹2,045 | ₹2,095 |
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
The day's best Bottle Gourd rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Barbigha APMC logged this Bottle Gourd rate on 17 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.