Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Oct 2026, Sponge Gourd was quoted at ₹1,480 per quintal in Ujjain(F&V) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Sponge Gourd Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,270
- Lowest Price Today₹580
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,480
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommoditySponge Gourd (Sponge gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Sponge Gourd is about 31.6% above the period average, sitting just 34.8% 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 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ujjain(F&V) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalyanpur APMC Leader | ₹7,100 |
| 2 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 3 Tinsukia Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Narnaul APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 7 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Petlawad(F&V) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 10 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Thanesar APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Kukshi(F&V) APMC | ₹2,600 |
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.
A spread of ₹4,500 (173.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Sponge Gourd prices at Ujjain(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹2,270, with the average around ₹1,125. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹2,270 | ₹580 | ₹1,480 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,260 | ₹600 | ₹1,460 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,210 | ₹590 | ₹1,440 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,240 | ₹580 | ₹1,460 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,250 | ₹570 | ₹1,470 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,260 | ₹590 | ₹1,460 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,970 | ₹530 | ₹1,158 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,965 | ₹535 | ₹1,162 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,950 | ₹540 | ₹1,149 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,960 | ₹535 | ₹1,186 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹535 | ₹1,154 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,030 | ₹525 | ₹1,194 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹510 | ₹1,138 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,030 | ₹530 | ₹1,182 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,030 | ₹500 | ₹1,168 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,960 | ₹515 | ₹1,148 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,925 | ₹515 | ₹1,146 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹530 | ₹1,153 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,870 | ₹540 | ₹1,146 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,850 | ₹550 | ₹1,152 |
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
Before carting Sponge Gourd to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Sponge Gourd stood at Ujjain(F&V) APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.