In the day's wholesale-price digest for 11 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹5,700 per quintal in Kollam Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Kollam Market APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Bottle Gourd is about 9.1% above the period average, sitting just 5.0% 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 11 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bathubasti Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Surat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Kollam Market APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 7 Ramanagara APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 11 SMY Nagrota Bagwan APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bottle Gourd.
A spread of ₹5,700 (150.0%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Bottle Gourd prices at Kollam Market APMC ranged between ₹4,800 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,224. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 08 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 02 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 29 Jun | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 25 Jun | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bottle Gourd rate at Kollam Market APMC on 11 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.