In the price report dated 15 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹1,800 per quintal in Kottarakkara Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Price
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₹1,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 27.4% below the period average and just 40.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Bottle Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 15 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kottarakkara Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kattakada Market APMC Leader | ₹6,700 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 5 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 8 Kallachi Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 9 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 10 Damnagar APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,350 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
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 ₹3,400 (103.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Bottle Gourd prices at Kottarakkara Market APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,478. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,250 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 04 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 29 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
Going to the top Bottle Gourd market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 15 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd traded at this rate in Kottarakkara Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.