In the mandi rate roundup for 30 Jul 2026, Kathua (F&V) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Round Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,250 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Round Gourd Rate
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,250
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date30 Jul 2026
- CommodityRound Gourd (Round gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Round Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 71.6% above the period average and just 15.0% 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 Round Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 30 Jul 2026, so you can see where Kathua (F&V) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kathua (F&V) APMC Leader | ₹4,250 |
| 2 Mukerian(Talwara) APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 3 Dharamkot APMC | ₹2,100 |
| 4 Adampur APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 5 Nawan Shahar(Subzi Mandi) APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 6 Barwala(Hisar) APMC | ₹900 |
| 7 Jodhpur (F&V) APMC | ₹800 |
| 8 Patti APMC | ₹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 ₹3,750 (750.0%) 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, Round Gourd prices at Kathua (F&V) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,477. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 11 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 08 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 07 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 04 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Round Gourd, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 30 Jul 2026, Kathua (F&V) APMC set the pace for Round Gourd. 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.