In the mandi rate roundup for 15 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹1,400 per quintal in Lalganj APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 30.4% above the period average and just 6.7% 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 15 Aug 2026, so you can see where Lalganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kattakada Market APMC Leader | ₹6,700 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 5 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 8 Kallachi Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 9 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 10 Damnagar APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,350 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
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.
At ₹3,400 (103.0%), 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Lalganj APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹1,074. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
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
Net-net, Lalganj APMC posted this Bottle Gourd rate on 15 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.