In the latest market update for 18 Oct 2026, Sponge Gourd was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Tinsukia Market APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Sponge Gourd yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sponge Gourd Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Sponge Gourd arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommoditySponge Gourd (Sponge gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Sponge Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Sponge Gourd is about 40.0% above the period average, sitting just 9.1% 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 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalyanpur APMC Leader | ₹5,100 |
| 2 Tinsukia Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Badwaha (F&V) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 5 Gulavati APMC | ₹2,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Sponge Gourd.
The ₹2,900 (131.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Sponge Gourd prices at Tinsukia Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹3,571. 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 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Sponge Gourd yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
All told, this is where Sponge Gourd stood at Tinsukia Market APMC on 18 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.