In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹880 per quintal in Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Bottle Gourd today.
01What's Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,550
- Lowest Price Today₹830
- Average (Modal) Price₹880
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
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 17.2% above the period average, and just 43.9% 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
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 Kadamtala APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Surat APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Kollam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 7 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Kallachi Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
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.
At ₹2,500 (62.5%), 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 Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,570, with the average around ₹751. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹1,570 | ₹850 | ₹920 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,550 | ₹830 | ₹880 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,530 | ₹810 | ₹860 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,530 | ₹810 | ₹870 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹780 | ₹840 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,480 | ₹750 | ₹820 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,510 | ₹770 | ₹850 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,470 | ₹750 | ₹830 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,510 | ₹750 | ₹870 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,520 | ₹770 | ₹860 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹750 | ₹840 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,480 | ₹760 | ₹850 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,460 | ₹750 | ₹830 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,350 | ₹690 | ₹740 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,410 | ₹730 | ₹850 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹750 | ₹830 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,370 | ₹730 | ₹800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,350 | ₹710 | ₹770 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,330 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,330 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Bottle Gourd was priced at this level in Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.