Looking at how the yards traded on 24 Aug 2026, Sponge Gourd was quoted at ₹1,100 per quintal in Kotadwara APMC. See where this sits in the day's Sponge Gourd range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sponge Gourd Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,100
- Lowest Price Today₹1,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommoditySponge Gourd (Sponge gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 10.9% below the period average, sitting just 26.7% 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
The table below lines up Sponge Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kotadwara APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manubazar APMC Leader | ₹4,700 |
| 2 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 4 Sehore(F&V) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Nawan Shahar(Subzi Mandi) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 7 Sanwer(F&V) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Narnaul APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Bolangir APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹2,300 |
| 11 Narwana APMC | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Surat APMC | ₹2,250 |
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 ₹2,450 (108.9%) 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 Kotadwara APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹1,234. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
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
Going to the top Sponge Gourd market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Sponge Gourd rate at Kotadwara APMC on 24 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.