Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹1,200 per quintal in Haldwani APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Haldwani APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,400
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-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 12.7% above the period average, sitting just 25.0% 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 Haldwani APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Kadamtala APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Surat APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Kollam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 7 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Kallachi Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bottle Gourd.
A spread of ₹2,500 (62.5%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Haldwani APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹1,600, with the average around ₹1,065. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹900 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹800 | ₹1,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹950 | ₹1,250 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹900 | ₹1,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹900 | ₹1,200 |
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
The day's best Bottle Gourd rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Bottle Gourd stood at Haldwani APMC on 18 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.