Going by the latest APMC figures for 23 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹4,250 per quintal in Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 44.5% above the period average and just 5.6% 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 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹4,500 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 3 Thirurrangadi Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Ambattur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 5 Naravarikuppam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 6 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 8 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,350 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 11 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 12 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,200 |
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 ₹1,300 (40.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,941. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Bottle Gourd rate on 23 Aug 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.