Across the reporting yards on 17 Oct 2026, Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sponge Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,500 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Sponge Gourd today, setting the tone for the session.
01What's Behind Today's Sponge Gourd Price
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommoditySponge Gourd (Sponge gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Sponge Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 94.6% above the period average and just 22.2% 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 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC Leader | ₹3,500 |
| 2 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 3 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 4 Rudrapur APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 5 Gulavati APMC | ₹2,100 |
| 6 Padra APMC | ₹1,350 |
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.
At ₹2,150 (159.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Sponge Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Sponge Gourd prices at Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹1,799. 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 | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Sponge Gourd, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC set the pace for Sponge Gourd. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking 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.