Turning to the 18 Aug 2026 APMC board, Malout APMC stood at the front of the pack for Round Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,000 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Round Gourd.
01What Put Malout APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityRound Gourd (Round gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week 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 1.7% above the period average and just 14.3% 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 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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 Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Round Gourd prices at Malout APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,950. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Malout 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.