As the 18 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹3,540 per quintal in Shekhpura APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Bottle Gourd markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Rate
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₹3,610
- Lowest Price Today₹3,470
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,540
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Bottle Gourd about 40.3% above the period average, and just 2.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bottle 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 Munnar Market APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 APMC Panvel APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 5 Shekhpura APMC | ₹3,540 |
| 6 Barbigha APMC | ₹3,510 |
| 7 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 9 Pune(Pimpri) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Naravarikuppam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Needamangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹1,000 (33.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bottle Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Shekhpura APMC ranged between ₹1,675 and ₹3,620, with the average around ₹2,523. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹3,610 | ₹3,470 | ₹3,540 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,550 | ₹3,454 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,437 | ₹3,520 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,620 | ₹3,408 | ₹3,540 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,520 | ₹3,393 | ₹3,445 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,520 | ₹3,380 | ₹3,440 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,365 | ₹3,410 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,180 | ₹3,063 | ₹3,110 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,230 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,140 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,180 | ₹3,010 | ₹3,090 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,110 | ₹2,980 | ₹3,040 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,125 | ₹2,950 | ₹3,050 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹2,930 | ₹3,040 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,950 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,880 | ₹2,940 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,930 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,830 | ₹2,910 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,810 | ₹2,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,790 | ₹2,840 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,755 | ₹2,820 |
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 Bottle 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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Shekhpura APMC reported Bottle Gourd at this level on 18 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.