In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Aug 2026, Sponge Gourd was quoted at ₹2,970 per quintal in Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Sponge Gourd yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Sponge Gourd Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,580
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,970
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommoditySponge Gourd (Sponge gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Sponge Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 66.7% above the period average and just 38.1% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Sponge Gourd rates across active mandis for 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalyanpur APMC Leader | ₹5,900 |
| 2 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 3 Narnaul APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 5 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Sehore(F&V) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 9 SMY Rampur APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC | ₹2,970 |
| 11 Mehatpur APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 12 Petlawad(F&V) 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.
That ₹3,400 (136.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Sponge Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Sponge Gourd prices at Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹1,310 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹1,782. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,970 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,430 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,950 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,770 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,350 | ₹2,390 | ₹2,830 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,330 | ₹2,380 | ₹2,810 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,740 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,350 | ₹1,620 | ₹1,730 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,330 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,710 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹1,580 | ₹1,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,430 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,820 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹1,670 | ₹1,830 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,610 | ₹1,680 | ₹1,820 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹1,710 | ₹1,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,670 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,790 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,720 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,530 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,680 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹1,580 | ₹1,660 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,620 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,670 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹1,530 | ₹1,660 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,440 | ₹1,480 | ₹1,600 |
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
Net-net, Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC posted this Sponge Gourd rate on 21 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.