Reading today's price tape for 19 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹2,580 per quintal in Shekhpura APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Bottle Gourd markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Shekhpura 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₹2,670
- Lowest Price Today₹2,505
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,580
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Bottle Gourd is about 19.7% above the period average, sitting just 3.4% 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 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹5,750 |
| 2 Surat APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 3 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 4 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 6 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,350 |
| 7 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 9 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 10 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 11 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 12 Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹2,500 (76.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bottle Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Shekhpura APMC ranged between ₹1,675 and ₹2,670, with the average around ₹2,155. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,670 | ₹2,505 | ₹2,580 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,470 | ₹2,540 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,440 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,415 | ₹2,530 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,530 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,480 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,380 | ₹2,420 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,570 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,425 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,460 | ₹2,330 | ₹2,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,445 | ₹2,325 | ₹2,380 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,420 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,410 | ₹2,285 | ₹2,340 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,410 | ₹2,270 | ₹2,345 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,380 | ₹2,255 | ₹2,310 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,380 | ₹2,240 | ₹2,295 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,340 | ₹2,210 | ₹2,275 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,310 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,255 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,295 | ₹2,185 | ₹2,235 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,245 | ₹2,140 | ₹2,195 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,235 | ₹2,125 | ₹2,165 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,245 | ₹2,115 | ₹2,180 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bottle Gourd rate at Shekhpura APMC on 19 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.