Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹2,700 per quintal in Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 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.
Right now Bottle Gourd is about 2.3% below the period average — just 25.0% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Surat APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Quilandy Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹3,400 (94.4%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,600, with the average around ₹2,764. 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 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,700 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,050 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Bottle Gourd rate on 18 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.