Turning to the 17 Aug 2026 APMC board, MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC stood at the front of the pack for Round Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,750 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Round Gourd Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,750
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityRound Gourd (Round gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Round Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Round Gourd about 0.0% above the period average, and just 8.3% 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
The table below lines up Round Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC Leader | ₹2,750 |
| 2 Adampur APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 3 Harike APMC | ₹750 |
| 4 Patti APMC | ₹120 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,630 (2,191.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05Today's Price Snapshot
Over the today, Round Gourd prices at MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,750. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Selling Round 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: MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC was the market to beat for Round Gourd on 17 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.