As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Lalganj APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Lalganj APMC on Top Today
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Bottle Gourd about 36.7% above the period average, and just 6.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹2,500 (62.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bottle Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Lalganj APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,600, with the average around ₹1,097. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Bottle Gourd well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
The takeaway: Lalganj APMC reported Bottle Gourd at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.