In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹550 per quintal in Harike APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Bottle Gourd today.
01What Put Harike APMC on Top Today
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Bottle Gourd about 1.1% above the period average, and just 8.3% 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 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Harike APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Kadamtala APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Surat APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 Kollam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Panvel APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Damnagar APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
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 ₹3,000 (66.7%) 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 Harike APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹600, with the average around ₹544. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 17 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 14 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 13 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 11 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 10 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 07 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 06 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 05 Aug | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹450 |
| 04 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 03 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 01 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 29 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 24 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 22 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 21 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 20 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 17 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 16 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
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
The headline Bottle Gourd rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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: Harike APMC reported Bottle Gourd at this level on 17 Aug 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.