Here's the 17 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹3,480 per quintal in Barbigha APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Barbigha 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₹3,550
- Lowest Price Today₹3,416
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,480
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
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 42.0% above the period average, sitting just 2.0% 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 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Barbigha 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 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bottle Gourd.
At ₹7,900 (219.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bottle Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Barbigha APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹3,550, with the average around ₹2,451. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹3,550 | ₹3,416 | ₹3,480 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,510 | ₹3,382 | ₹3,440 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,366 | ₹3,420 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,550 | ₹3,346 | ₹3,440 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,330 | ₹3,420 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,140 | ₹2,998 | ₹3,070 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,120 | ₹2,985 | ₹3,035 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹2,945 | ₹3,025 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,085 | ₹2,935 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,920 | ₹2,940 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,866 | ₹2,920 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,960 | ₹2,855 | ₹2,900 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,810 | ₹2,940 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,780 | ₹2,840 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,765 | ₹2,820 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,745 | ₹2,820 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,720 | ₹2,810 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,810 | ₹2,690 | ₹2,750 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,675 | ₹2,740 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,665 | ₹2,710 |
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bottle Gourd rate at Barbigha 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.