In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 2026, Porbandar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) , clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,500 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) Rate
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,500
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommoditySpiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) (Kartali (Kantola))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 1.2% above the period average and just 37.5% 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 Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Porbandar APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Surat APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Barpathari APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Jaleswar APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 Champaknagar APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 7 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹4,000 |
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 ₹8,500 (212.5%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) prices at Porbandar APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹12,356. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) , balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Porbandar APMC set the pace for Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) . 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.