In the price report dated 16 Aug 2026, Perumbavoor Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Little Gourd(Kundru), clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,400 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What Put Perumbavoor Market APMC on Top Today
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,400
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityLittle Gourd(Kundru) (Other)
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 4.6% above the period average and just 26.7% 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
This table ranks Little Gourd(Kundru) rates across active mandis for 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Perumbavoor Market APMC Leader | ₹4,400 |
| 2 Saroornagar,RBZ APMC | ₹2,300 |
| 3 Vanasthalipuram,RBZ APMC | ₹2,300 |
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 ₹2,100 (91.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Little Gourd(Kundru) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Little Gourd(Kundru) prices at Perumbavoor Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,207. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,600 |
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
For Little Gourd(Kundru), the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Bottom line: on 16 Aug 2026, Perumbavoor Market APMC set the pace for Little Gourd(Kundru). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.