In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Sponge Gourd was quoted at ₹1,517 per quintal in Khagaria APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sponge Gourd Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,417
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,517
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommoditySponge Gourd (Sponge gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day 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 28.0% above the period average and just 21.6% 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
The table below lines up Sponge Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Khagaria APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalyanpur APMC Leader | ₹5,900 |
| 2 Masli APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 4 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 5 Narnaul APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 6 Sehore(F&V) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC | ₹2,830 |
| 10 PMY Una APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 11 Narwana APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 PMY Kangni Mandi APMC | ₹2,500 |
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.
That ₹3,400 (136.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Sponge Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Sponge Gourd prices at Khagaria APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹1,933, with the average around ₹1,185. 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 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,417 | ₹1,517 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,333 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,167 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,667 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,533 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,533 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,933 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,733 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,775 | ₹1,625 | ₹1,688 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,833 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,733 | ₹1,417 | ₹1,583 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,560 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,625 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,575 | ₹1,425 | ₹1,525 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,313 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,275 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,333 | ₹1,067 | ₹1,167 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,033 | ₹867 | ₹933 |
| 09 Jul | ₹1,067 | ₹800 | ₹933 |
| 05 Jul | ₹500 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 04 Jul | ₹933 | ₹400 | ₹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
The day's best Sponge Gourd 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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Khagaria APMC posted this Sponge Gourd rate on 18 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.