Looking at how the yards traded on 24 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹650 per quintal in Shadabad APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
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.
At this level, Bottle Gourd is about 20.0% below the period average, sitting just 45.8% 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
This table ranks Bottle Gourd rates across active mandis for 24 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹4,100 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 5 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,350 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 9 SMY Baijnath APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Tiruvarur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Muthupettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
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 ₹1,100 (36.7%) 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 Shadabad APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹813. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 22 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 21 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 19 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 18 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 17 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 15 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 14 Aug | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹450 |
| 12 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 11 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 10 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 08 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 07 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 06 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 04 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 03 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 31 Jul | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 30 Jul | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 28 Jul | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Bottle Gourd today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Bottle Gourd stood at Shadabad APMC on 24 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.