In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Sep 2026, Sponge Gourd was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Manawar(F&V) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Sponge Gourd today.
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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommoditySponge Gourd (Sponge gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Sponge Gourd is about 82.7% above the period average, sitting just 16.7% 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 17 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Garjee APMC Leader | ₹5,900 |
| 2 Manubazar APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 3 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 4 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 PMY Paonta Sahib APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 6 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 7 Tinsukia Market APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Narmadapuram (F&V) APMC | ₹2,850 |
| 9 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Narnaul APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Maur APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Kailaras 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.
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 ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,368. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,750 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 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 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Sponge Gourd, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Sponge Gourd stood at Manawar(F&V) APMC on 17 Sep 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.