In the mandi rate roundup for 31 Oct 2026, Sponge Gourd was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Petlawad(F&V) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sponge Gourd Rate
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₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Oct 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.
Today's rate is about 59.9% above the period average and just 20.0% 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
The table below lines up Sponge Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 31 Oct 2026, so you can see where Petlawad(F&V) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 3 Tinsukia Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Rudrapur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Sanwer(F&V) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 6 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Sehore(F&V) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Petlawad(F&V) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 10 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Shahabad APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Kukshi(F&V) APMC | ₹2,600 |
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.
At ₹2,900 (111.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Sponge Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Sponge Gourd prices at Petlawad(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹1,751. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 30 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,655 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,167 |
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
Selling Sponge Gourd well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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, Petlawad(F&V) APMC posted this Sponge Gourd rate on 31 Oct 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.