In the day's wholesale-price digest for 31 Oct 2026, Sponge Gourd climbed 13.33% in a single session, with the modal rate pushing up to ₹2,600 per quintal. Such a quick climb usually signals demand outrunning the day's arrivals.
01What Put Kukshi(F&V) APMC on Top Today
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 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 46.4% above the period average, sitting just 42.2% 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
Here's how Sponge Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 31 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 3 Tinsukia Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Rudrapur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Sanwer(F&V) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 6 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Sehore(F&V) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Petlawad(F&V) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 10 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Shahabad APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 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 ₹2,900 (111.5%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Sponge Gourd prices at Kukshi(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹1,776. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 29 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,100 |
| 27 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 26 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹800 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,900 |
| 23 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,700 |
| 21 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,400 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹1,400 | ₹2,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,700 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,608 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,100 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,100 |
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, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Sponge Gourd pushed higher on 31 Oct 2026. Whether the gain holds depends on arrivals and buying over the coming days — worth tracking the daily update.
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.