From today's trading desk on 17 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹2,540 per quintal in Shekhpura APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Bottle Gourd today.
01What's Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,470
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,540
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Bottle Gourd is about 18.5% above the period average, sitting just 2.3% 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 Bottle 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 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bottle Gourd.
The ₹3,000 (66.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Shekhpura APMC ranged between ₹1,675 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,144. 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 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,470 | ₹2,540 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,440 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,415 | ₹2,530 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,530 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,480 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,380 | ₹2,420 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,570 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,425 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,460 | ₹2,330 | ₹2,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,445 | ₹2,325 | ₹2,380 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,420 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,410 | ₹2,285 | ₹2,340 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,410 | ₹2,270 | ₹2,345 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,380 | ₹2,255 | ₹2,310 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,380 | ₹2,240 | ₹2,295 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,340 | ₹2,210 | ₹2,275 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,310 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,255 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,295 | ₹2,185 | ₹2,235 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,245 | ₹2,140 | ₹2,195 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,235 | ₹2,125 | ₹2,165 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,245 | ₹2,115 | ₹2,180 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,175 | ₹2,085 | ₹2,135 |
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 Bottle Gourd, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bottle Gourd rate at Shekhpura 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.