Turning to the 13 Oct 2026 APMC board, Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sponge Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,200 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC on Top Today
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommoditySponge Gourd (Sponge gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Sponge Gourd about 145.8% above the period average, and just 6.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Sponge Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 13 Oct 2026, so you can see where Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC Leader | ₹4,200 |
| 2 Bolangir APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 3 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Sanwer(F&V) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Jaora (F&V) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Rudrapur APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 9 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 10 Maharjganj APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Malerkotla APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Narwana APMC | ₹2,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Sponge Gourd.
A spread of ₹1,950 (86.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Sponge Gourd prices at Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹1,709. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹800 | ₹2,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹800 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹700 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹500 | ₹1,500 |
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
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
The takeaway: Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC was the market to beat for Sponge Gourd on 13 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.