In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Oct 2026, Sponge Gourd was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Badwaha (F&V) APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sponge Gourd Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommoditySponge Gourd (Sponge gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 16.7% above the period average and just 12.5% 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 Sponge Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manubazar APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 3 Shahabad APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 4 Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 5 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 6 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Petlawad(F&V) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Badwaha (F&V) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 11 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Kukshi(F&V) APMC | ₹2,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Sponge Gourd.
That ₹3,900 (150.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Sponge Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
053-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 3 days, Sponge Gourd prices at Badwaha (F&V) APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,400. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,600 |
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 Sponge Gourd 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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Badwaha (F&V) APMC posted this Sponge Gourd rate on 19 Oct 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.