Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Aug 2026, Manjeswaram Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bottle Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,500 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Bottle Gourd.
01What Put Manjeswaram Market APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 10.4% above the period average and just 16.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bottle Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Kadamtala APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Surat APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Kollam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 7 Panvel APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Damnagar APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
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 ₹3,000 (66.7%) 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 Manjeswaram Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹6,796. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 03 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
Before carting Bottle Gourd to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Manjeswaram Market APMC set the pace for Bottle Gourd. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.