In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 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. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Kalyanpur APMC on Top Today
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,900
- 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.
At this level, Sponge Gourd is about 41.0% above the period average, sitting just 15.7% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalyanpur APMC Leader | ₹5,900 |
| 2 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 3 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Narnaul APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 5 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 Narwana APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 PMY Kangni Mandi APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Sanwer(F&V) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Surat APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 SMY Nalagarh APMC | ₹2,300 |
| 12 Nawan Shahar(Subzi Mandi) APMC | ₹2,300 |
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.
That ₹3,600 (156.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Sponge Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Sponge Gourd prices at Kalyanpur APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,185. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 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 |
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
The day's best Sponge Gourd rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Kalyanpur APMC led Sponge Gourd on 18 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.