Pulling together the 31 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Sponge Gourd was quoted at ₹3,200 per quintal in SMY Palampur APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put SMY Palampur APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommoditySponge Gourd (Other)
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.
At this level, Sponge Gourd is about 8.4% below the period average, sitting just 46.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Sponge Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 31 Aug 2026, so you can see where SMY Palampur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manubazar APMC Leader | ₹4,900 |
| 2 SMY Rampur APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 3 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 4 Narnaul APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 5 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 9 Ramnagar APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Nawan Shahar(Subzi Mandi) APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Manawar(F&V) 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 ₹2,400 (96.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Sponge Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Sponge Gourd prices at SMY Palampur APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,494. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
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
Selling Sponge 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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Sponge Gourd rate at SMY Palampur APMC on 31 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.