In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Oct 2026, Kattakada Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bottle Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Price
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Bottle Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 4.9% above the period average and just 14.3% 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
The table below lines up Bottle Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 20 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 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 3 SMY Jogindernagar APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 6 Damnagar APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 APMC Panvel APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 9 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 11 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 12 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bottle Gourd.
That ₹2,800 (87.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bottle Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Kattakada Market APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,718. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 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 |
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 20 Oct 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.