Turning to the 16 Oct 2026 APMC board, Thrippunithura Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bottle Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,200 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Price
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Bottle Gourd about 1.0% below the period average, and just 54.8% 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 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹5,200 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 3 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 4 Quilandy Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 7 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 8 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 9 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 10 Damnagar APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,350 |
| 12 SMY Jaisinghpur 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.
A spread of ₹1,900 (57.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Thrippunithura Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹11,500, with the average around ₹5,251. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
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
Going to the top Bottle Gourd market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Thrippunithura Market APMC was the market to beat for Bottle Gourd on 16 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.