In the price report dated 20 Oct 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹3,600 per quintal in Shekhpura APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,700
- Lowest Price Today₹3,504
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Bottle Gourd about 41.0% above the period average, and just 2.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bottle Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kattakada Market APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 4 SMY Jogindernagar APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 7 Shekhpura APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 8 Barbigha APMC | ₹3,510 |
| 9 Damnagar APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Kallachi Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 11 APMC Panvel APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 12 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹3,300 |
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.
That ₹2,700 (81.8%) 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 ₹3,700, with the average around ₹2,553. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹3,504 | ₹3,600 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,610 | ₹3,485 | ₹3,540 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,610 | ₹3,470 | ₹3,540 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,550 | ₹3,454 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,437 | ₹3,520 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,620 | ₹3,408 | ₹3,540 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,520 | ₹3,393 | ₹3,445 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,520 | ₹3,380 | ₹3,440 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,365 | ₹3,410 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,180 | ₹3,063 | ₹3,110 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,230 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,140 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,180 | ₹3,010 | ₹3,090 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,110 | ₹2,980 | ₹3,040 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,125 | ₹2,950 | ₹3,050 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹2,930 | ₹3,040 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,950 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,880 | ₹2,940 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,930 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,830 | ₹2,910 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,810 | ₹2,900 |
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
When picking where to sell Bottle Gourd, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Shekhpura APMC reported Bottle Gourd at this level on 20 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.