Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Surat APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Surat APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Bottle Gourd is about 21.1% above the period average — just 53.8% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Surat APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Surat APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Quilandy Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,600 |
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 ₹3,400 (94.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Surat APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹4,956. 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 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Surat APMC logged this Bottle Gourd rate on 18 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.