As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Kadamtala APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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 25.0% above the period average and just 14.3% 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 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Kadamtala APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Surat APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Kollam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 7 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Kallachi Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
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 ₹2,500 (62.5%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Bottle Gourd prices at Kadamtala APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,800. 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 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd traded at this rate in Kadamtala APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.