Here's the 17 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹1,250 per quintal in Lalganj APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,300
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Bottle Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Bottle Gourd is about 0.2% above the period average, sitting just 21.9% 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
Here's how Bottle Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bathubasti Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 4 Quilandy Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 6 SMY Dharamshala APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 8 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 10 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 11 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹3,600 |
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.
The ₹7,900 (219.4%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Lalganj APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,600, with the average around ₹1,247. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,350 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,350 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,350 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹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
Selling Bottle Gourd well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
To sum up, this was the Bottle Gourd rate at Lalganj APMC on 17 Oct 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.