From today's trading desk on 19 Aug 2026, Sponge Gourd was quoted at ₹1,400 per quintal in Kukshi(F&V) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Sponge Gourd yards.
01What Put Kukshi(F&V) APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommoditySponge Gourd (Sponge gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Sponge Gourd is about 5.6% above the period average, sitting just 46.2% 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 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manubazar APMC Leader | ₹4,400 |
| 2 Narnaul APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 5 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 Sehore(F&V) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Ramnagar APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC | ₹2,770 |
| 10 Damoh(F&V) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Surat APMC | ₹2,500 |
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 ₹1,900 (76.0%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Sponge Gourd prices at Kukshi(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹1,326. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹800 | ₹1,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹700 | ₹1,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹500 | ₹1,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,700 |
| 04 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹700 | ₹1,300 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,700 |
| 26 Jun | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,700 |
| 24 Jun | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,700 |
| 19 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,400 |
| 18 Jun | ₹2,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 17 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Sponge Gourd stood at Kukshi(F&V) APMC on 19 Aug 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.