From today's trading desk on 20 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹4,750 per quintal in Surat APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Bottle Gourd yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Bottle Gourd arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
Right now Bottle Gourd is about 4.2% below the period average — just 63.5% 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
This table ranks Bottle Gourd rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹5,200 |
| 2 Surat APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 3 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 4 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 5 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Kallachi Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 9 Paruthipattu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Quilandy Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
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 ₹1,450 (38.7%) 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 ₹1,000 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹4,958. 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 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Bottle Gourd yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To wrap up, Surat APMC logged this Bottle Gourd rate on 20 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.