Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹750 per quintal in Jalalabad APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹800
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Bottle Gourd is about 5.7% below the period average, sitting just 25.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Bottle Gourd rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Surat APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Kollam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Paruthipattu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Quilandy 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.
The ₹2,500 (62.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Bottle Gourd prices at Jalalabad APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,000, with the average around ₹795. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹950 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹950 |
| 24 Jul | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹950 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹950 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹900 | ₹950 |
| 10 Jul | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 09 Jul | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 03 Jul | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 25 Jun | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 24 Jun | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹760 |
| 22 Jun | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹560 |
| 17 Jun | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Bottle Gourd stood at Jalalabad APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.