In the price report dated 19 Oct 2026, Kathua (F&V) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Round Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,250 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Kathua (F&V) APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,250
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityRound Gourd (Round gourd)
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.
This puts Round Gourd about 58.2% above the period average, and just 35.0% 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
Here's how Round Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kathua (F&V) APMC Leader | ₹3,250 |
| 2 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 3 Indore(F&V) APMC | ₹600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Round Gourd.
A spread of ₹2,650 (441.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Round Gourd prices at Kathua (F&V) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,054. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
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 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
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
The takeaway: Kathua (F&V) APMC was the market to beat for Round Gourd on 19 Oct 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.