Based on what the markets reported on 14 Aug 2026, Sponge Gourd was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in PMY Kangra APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Sponge Gourd Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommoditySponge Gourd (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Sponge Gourd is about 12.9% below the period average — just 48.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Sponge Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 14 Aug 2026, so you can see where PMY Kangra APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalyanpur APMC Leader | ₹5,900 |
| 2 Masli APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 Narnaul APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 5 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Sehore(F&V) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 9 Ramnagar APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sanwer(F&V) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Surat APMC | ₹2,500 |
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 ₹3,400 (136.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Sponge Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Sponge Gourd prices at PMY Kangra APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,985. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Sponge Gourd changed hands at this rate in PMY Kangra APMC on 14 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.