With the 20 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Manubazar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sponge Gourd, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,900 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Sponge Gourd leader.
01What Put Manubazar APMC on Top Today
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommoditySponge Gourd (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Sponge Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 40.0% above the period average and just 1.4% 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
Here's how Sponge Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manubazar APMC Leader | ₹6,900 |
| 2 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 3 Abohar APMC | ₹3,510 |
| 4 Tinsukia Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 7 Manawar(F&V) APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 8 Gulavati APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 9 Malerkotla APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 10 Khagaria APMC | ₹2,167 |
| 11 SMY Nalagarh APMC | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Vikasnagar APMC | ₹1,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹5,900 (590.0%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Sponge Gourd prices at Manubazar APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,927. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 19 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Oct 2026, Manubazar APMC set the pace for Sponge Gourd. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.