In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Round Gourd was quoted at ₹500 per quintal in Indore(F&V) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Round Gourd Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹300
- Average (Modal) Price₹500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityRound Gourd (Round gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Round Gourd about 11.1% above the period average, and just 28.6% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Malout APMC Leader | ₹3,000 |
| 2 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 3 Sahnewal APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 4 Dharamkot APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 5 Nawan Shahar(Subzi Mandi) APMC | ₹1,700 |
| 6 Jodhpur (F&V) APMC | ₹1,500 |
| 7 Khadur Sahib(Fetehabad) APMC | ₹1,400 |
| 8 Kathua (F&V) APMC | ₹1,400 |
| 9 Barwala(Hisar) APMC | ₹1,250 |
| 10 Banga APMC | ₹1,000 |
| 11 Harike APMC | ₹750 |
| 12 Indore(F&V) 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 ₹2,500 (500.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Round Gourd prices at Indore(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹700, with the average around ₹450. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹700 | ₹300 | ₹500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹600 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹600 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹600 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹700 | ₹300 | ₹500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹600 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹700 | ₹300 | ₹500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹700 | ₹300 | ₹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
If you're chasing the best rate for Round Gourd today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Indore(F&V) APMC reported Round Gourd at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.