Here's the 20 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹550 per quintal in Harike APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
Right now Bottle Gourd is about 1.1% above the period average — just 8.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bottle Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Munnar Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Panvel APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 4 Surat APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 5 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Biokhora APMC | ₹4,450 |
| 11 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 12 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
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 ₹3,500 (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 Harike APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹600, with the average around ₹544. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 19 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Harike APMC logged this Bottle Gourd rate on 20 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.