In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Aug 2026, SMY Palampur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sponge Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,200 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Sponge Gourd today, setting the tone for the session.
01What Put SMY Palampur APMC on Top Today
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommoditySponge Gourd (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Sponge Gourd about 48.5% above the period average, and just 13.3% 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
This table ranks Sponge Gourd rates across active mandis for 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Palampur APMC Leader | ₹5,200 |
| 2 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 Nawan Shahar(Subzi Mandi) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 4 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 5 Narnaul APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Ramnagar APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 8 PMY Kangni Mandi APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Surat APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹2,300 |
| 11 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Gulavati APMC | ₹2,100 |
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 ₹3,100 (147.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Sponge Gourd prices at SMY Palampur APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,501. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
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
Before carting Sponge Gourd to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
The takeaway: SMY Palampur APMC was the market to beat for Sponge Gourd on 12 Aug 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.