Turning to the 17 Oct 2026 APMC board, Kalyanpur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sponge Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,100 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sponge Gourd Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,200
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommoditySponge Gourd (Sponge gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Sponge Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Sponge Gourd about 62.1% above the period average, and just 1.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Sponge Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 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 | ₹7,100 |
| 2 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 3 Narnaul APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 6 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Petlawad(F&V) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 9 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Thanesar APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Kukshi(F&V) APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Rudrapur 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.
The ₹4,600 (184.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Sponge Gourd prices at Kalyanpur APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹7,200, with the average around ₹4,379. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,700 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
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
For Sponge Gourd, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kalyanpur APMC was the market to beat for Sponge Gourd on 17 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.