In today's crop-price rundown for 23 Aug 2026, Pattambi Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bottle Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,800 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Bottle Gourd leader.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 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.
Today's rate is about 25.7% above the period average and just 4.0% 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
This table ranks Bottle Gourd rates across active mandis for 23 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pattambi Market APMC Leader | ₹4,800 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 3 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 4 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 5 Paruthipattu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 6 Thirurrangadi Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 7 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 8 Ambattur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 9 Naravarikuppam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 11 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹3,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bottle Gourd.
At ₹1,200 (33.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bottle Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Pattambi Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,819. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 18 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
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
For Bottle Gourd, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 23 Aug 2026, Pattambi 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.