In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Aug 2026, Surat APMC stood at the front of the pack for Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) , clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,500 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) board.
01What's Behind Today's Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) Price
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommoditySpiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day 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 9.9% below the period average — just 52.5% 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 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Surat APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Manubazar APMC | ₹5,900 |
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 ₹3,600 (61.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) prices at Surat APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹10,543. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 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 |
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 Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) 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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Spiny Gourd / Kartali(Kantola) found its strongest bid at Surat APMC on 22 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.