In the day's wholesale-price digest for 14 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹1,400 per quintal in Lalganj APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Bottle Gourd markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Lalganj APMC on Top Today
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₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Bottle Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Bottle Gourd is about 30.4% above the period average, sitting just 6.7% 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 14 Aug 2026, so you can see where Lalganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Surat APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Kadamtala APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 Kollam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
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 ₹2,000 (44.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Lalganj APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹1,074. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
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
Before carting Bottle Gourd to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bottle Gourd rate at Lalganj APMC on 14 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.