In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Bathubasti Vegetable Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bottle Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,500 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Bottle Gourd, making it the day's standout.
01What Put Bathubasti Vegetable Market APMC on Top Today
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 13.7% above the period average and just 71.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Bottle Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Bathubasti Vegetable Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 5 SMY Dharamshala APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 7 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 8 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 9 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 10 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 11 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Bardoli(Kadod) APMC | ₹3,500 |
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 ₹8,000 (228.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bottle Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Bottle Gourd prices at Bathubasti Vegetable Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹40,000, with the average around ₹10,114. 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 | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
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
Going to the top Bottle Gourd market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Bathubasti Vegetable Market APMC set the pace for Bottle Gourd. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.