Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Gulavati APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Gulavati 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₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Bottle Gourd is about 3.2% below the period average, sitting just 11.8% 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
The table below lines up Bottle Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Gulavati APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Surat APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 4 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 5 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 7 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 8 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,350 |
| 9 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 12 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bottle Gourd.
At ₹2,750 (84.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bottle Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Gulavati APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹1,700, with the average around ₹1,549. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bottle Gourd rate at Gulavati APMC on 18 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.