With the 12 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Pointed Gourd(Parval) was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Melaghar APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pointed Gourd(Parval) Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityPointed Gourd(Parval) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 60.6% above the period average and just 12.7% 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
Here's how Pointed Gourd(Parval) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Khariar Road APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Navsari APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 4 Dhenkanal APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Bishalgarh APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Pattamundai APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Pabiacherra APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Kulai APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 11 Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Birmaharajpur APMC | ₹5,200 |
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 ₹2,800 (53.8%) 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, Pointed Gourd(Parval) prices at Melaghar APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹2,989. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,900 |
| 10 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
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 Pointed Gourd(Parval) 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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Melaghar APMC posted this Pointed Gourd(Parval) rate on 12 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.