In the mandi rate roundup for 21 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹2,700 per quintal in Keonjhar APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 5.9% above the period average and just 15.6% 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 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Keonjhar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹7,250 |
| 2 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 3 Surat APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 4 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 10 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 11 Perambra Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Paruthipattu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
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 ₹3,250 (81.3%) 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 Keonjhar APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,550. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Bottle Gourd yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Net-net, Keonjhar APMC posted this Bottle Gourd rate on 21 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.