Here's the 16 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹529 per quintal in Katni(F&V) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹529
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
At this level, Bottle Gourd is about 27.9% below the period average, sitting just 67.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Bottle Gourd rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 3 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 5 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 APMC Panvel APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 8 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 9 Quilandy Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 11 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 12 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
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 ₹3,750 (100.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bottle Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Bottle Gourd prices at Katni(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,600, with the average around ₹733. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹529 |
| 13 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹500 | ₹705 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹593 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹614 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹857 |
| 15 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹729 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹500 | ₹819 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹542 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹600 | ₹876 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹800 | ₹838 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹800 | ₹1,029 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bottle Gourd rate at Katni(F&V) APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.