As fresh arrivals settled on 15 Aug 2026, Kattakada Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bottle Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,700 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Bottle Gourd board.
01What Put Kattakada Market APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,700
- Lowest Price Today₹6,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 28.8% above the period average and right at 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 15 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kattakada Market APMC Leader | ₹6,700 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 5 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 8 Damnagar APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,350 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 11 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bottle Gourd.
A spread of ₹3,450 (106.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Bottle Gourd prices at Kattakada Market APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹6,700, with the average around ₹5,200. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 27 Jun | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Jun | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
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
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 15 Aug 2026, Kattakada 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.