Reading today's price tape for 26 Aug 2026, Surat APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bottle Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,750 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
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Bottle Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Bottle Gourd is about 3.8% 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
Here's how Bottle Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 26 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Surat APMC Leader | ₹4,750 |
| 2 Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 3 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 5 SMY Baijnath APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 6 SMY Dharamshala APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 7 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 9 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 10 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 11 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 12 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹3,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bottle Gourd.
That ₹1,250 (35.7%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Surat APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹4,939. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 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 |
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
In short, Bottle Gourd found its strongest bid at Surat APMC on 26 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.