With the 17 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹3,200 per quintal in APMC Pen 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
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,400
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
This puts Bottle Gourd about 2.3% below the period average, and just 11.1% 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
Here's how Bottle Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bathubasti Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 4 Quilandy Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 6 SMY Dharamshala APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 8 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 10 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 11 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹3,600 |
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 ₹7,900 (219.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Bottle Gourd prices at APMC Pen APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹3,600, with the average around ₹3,275. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
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
Before carting Bottle Gourd to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach 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
The takeaway: APMC Pen APMC reported Bottle Gourd at this level on 17 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.