Reading today's price tape for 14 Aug 2026, Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Surat APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommoditySpiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) is about 26.5% below the period average — just 60.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 14 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Deesa(Deesa Veg Yard) APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Surat APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Barpathari APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹4,500 |
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 ₹8,000 (177.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) prices at Surat APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹10,885. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹11,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹11,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹17,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹11,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹19,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹19,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹17,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 20 Jul | ₹17,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹11,250 |
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
The day's best Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
To wrap up, Surat APMC logged this Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) rate on 14 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.