In the day's wholesale-price digest for 10 Aug 2026, Surat APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bottle Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,500 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What Put Surat APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date10 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Bottle Gourd is about 59.4% above the period average — just 42.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Bottle Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 10 Aug 2026, so you can see where Surat APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Surat APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 5 Damnagar APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 7 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 8 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 9 Quilandy Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,800 |
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.
The ₹3,700 (97.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Surat APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹4,706. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 21 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 17 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 16 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,500 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Bottle Gourd found its strongest bid at Surat APMC on 10 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.