In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Oct 2026, Kanjirappally Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Little Gourd(Kundru), clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,800 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Little Gourd(Kundru).
01What Put Kanjirappally Market APMC on Top Today
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityLittle Gourd(Kundru) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Little Gourd(Kundru) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 6.0% below the period average and just 27.5% 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 Little Gourd(Kundru) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kanjirappally Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjirappally Market APMC Leader | ₹5,800 |
| 2 APMC Pune APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 3 Pune(Moshi) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 5 Junnar(Otur) APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 6 Jhargram APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 7 Kukatpally,RBZ APMC | ₹1,800 |
| 8 Alwal,RBZ APMC | ₹1,800 |
| 9 Vanasthalipuram,RBZ APMC | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Saroornagar,RBZ APMC | ₹1,800 |
| 11 RYTHU BAZAR FALAKNUMA APMC | ₹1,800 |
| 12 APMC Bhusaval APMC | ₹1,500 |
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.
The ₹4,300 (286.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Little Gourd(Kundru) prices at Kanjirappally Market APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,171. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
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
Before carting Little Gourd(Kundru) 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
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Kanjirappally 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.