In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Oct 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹1,000 per quintal in Konch APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,100
- Lowest Price Today₹900
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week 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 4.8% below the period average and just 23.1% 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
The table below lines up Bottle Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Konch APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bathubasti Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 4 Quilandy Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 6 SMY Dharamshala APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 8 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 10 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 11 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹3,600 |
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 ₹7,900 (219.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bottle Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Bottle Gourd prices at Konch APMC ranged between ₹850 and ₹1,300, with the average around ₹1,050. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹1,100 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,050 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹850 | ₹900 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Konch APMC posted this Bottle Gourd rate on 17 Oct 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.