In the day's wholesale-price digest for 11 Aug 2026, Kalyanpur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sponge Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,900 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Sponge Gourd.
01What Put Kalyanpur APMC on Top Today
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 Aug 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 51.2% above the period average, sitting just 4.8% 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
The table below lines up Sponge Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 11 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kalyanpur 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 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 3 Masli APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 6 Narnaul APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 7 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 Ramnagar APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Sanwer(F&V) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 PMY Una APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Bahadurganj APMC | ₹2,550 |
| 12 Surat APMC | ₹2,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Sponge Gourd prices at Kalyanpur APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹6,200, with the average around ₹3,903. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 19 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
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
To sum up, Kalyanpur APMC led Sponge Gourd on 11 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.