Checking the day's mandi numbers for 22 Aug 2026, Sponge Gourd was quoted at ₹1,400 per quintal in Khekda APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Sponge Gourd yards.
01What Put Khekda APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommoditySponge Gourd (Sponge gourd)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 0.7% below the period average, sitting just 36.4% 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 22 Aug 2026, so you can see where Khekda APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Narnaul APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 3 Dudhansadhan APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 5 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 8 Ramnagar APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Rudrapur APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Surat APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Uparhali Pmy APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Gulavati APMC | ₹2,100 |
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 ₹2,900 (138.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Sponge Gourd prices at Khekda APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹2,200, with the average around ₹1,410. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,650 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Sponge Gourd, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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, this was the Sponge Gourd rate at Khekda APMC on 22 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.