In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Manjeswaram Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bottle Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,500 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Rate
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Bottle Gourd is about 8.5% below the period average, sitting just 27.8% 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
This table ranks Bottle Gourd rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Surat APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Kollam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Quilandy Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Perambra Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹2,500 (62.5%) 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 ₹6,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹7,101. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Manjeswaram Market APMC led Bottle Gourd on 18 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.