Here's the 18 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹2,700 per quintal in Kulai APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put Kulai APMC on Top Today
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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 5.1% above the period average — just 10.0% 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
This table ranks Bottle Gourd rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Munnar Market APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 APMC Panvel APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 5 Shekhpura APMC | ₹3,540 |
| 6 Barbigha APMC | ₹3,510 |
| 7 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 8 Pune(Pimpri) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 9 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Needamangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Tiruvarur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹1,000 (33.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bottle Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Kulai APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,569. 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 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 23 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
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
Before carting Bottle Gourd to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Bottle Gourd changed hands at this rate in Kulai APMC on 18 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.