Here's the 18 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Sponge Gourd was quoted at ₹1,250 per quintal in Manawar(F&V) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Sponge Gourd Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Sponge Gourd arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,350
- Lowest Price Today₹1,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommoditySponge Gourd (Sponge gourd)
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 1.3% above the period average — just 37.5% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Manawar(F&V) 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 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 4 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 5 Narnaul APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 6 Sehore(F&V) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC | ₹2,830 |
| 10 PMY Una APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 11 Narwana APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 PMY Kangni Mandi 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.
A spread of ₹3,400 (136.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Sponge Gourd prices at Manawar(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,234. 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 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,350 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,350 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,350 | ₹1,150 | ₹1,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,240 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,133 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,033 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,350 | ₹1,150 | ₹1,250 |
| 22 Jul | ₹850 | ₹700 | ₹714 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Sponge Gourd changed hands at this rate in Manawar(F&V) APMC on 18 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.