In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Sep 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹550 per quintal in Harike APMC. This is one of several Bottle Gourd rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.7% above the period average and just 8.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bottle Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 4 Kollam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 6 Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 7 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 8 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 9 Damnagar APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Kallachi Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Quilandy Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
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 ₹2,700 (71.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bottle Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Harike APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹600, with the average around ₹546. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 17 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 16 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 15 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 14 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 10 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 09 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 08 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 07 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 06 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 03 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 02 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 01 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 31 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 29 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 25 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 20 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 19 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 18 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 17 Aug | ₹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
Aim for the best-paying Bottle Gourd yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Harike APMC posted this Bottle Gourd rate on 18 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.