Turning to the 12 Oct 2026 APMC board, Kattakada Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bottle Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,000 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Bottle Gourd board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Rate
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Bottle Gourd about 5.1% above the period average, and just 14.3% 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
The table below lines up Bottle Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kattakada Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kattakada Market APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 APMC Panvel APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 8 Damnagar APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 9 Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 10 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 11 Quilandy Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
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.
That ₹2,250 (60.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bottle Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Kattakada Market APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,709. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Bottle Gourd, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
The takeaway: Kattakada Market APMC was the market to beat for Bottle Gourd on 12 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.