Reading today's price tape for 12 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Surat APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 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.
At this level, Bottle Gourd is about 45.1% above the period average, sitting just 46.2% 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 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Surat APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 5 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 8 Pabiacherra APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 9 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Ladwa APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Nihal Singh Wala APMC | ₹3,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bottle Gourd.
A spread of ₹3,700 (97.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
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 ₹4,824. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 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 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bottle Gourd rate at Surat APMC on 12 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.