Checking the day's mandi numbers for 20 Aug 2026, Sponge Gourd was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Manglaur APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sponge Gourd Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Sponge Gourd arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommoditySponge Gourd (Other)
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 22.9% below the period average, sitting just 53.8% 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
This table ranks Sponge Gourd rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manubazar APMC Leader | ₹4,800 |
| 2 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 3 Narnaul APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Dudhansadhan APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 5 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Sehore(F&V) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 8 Sanwer(F&V) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Ramnagar APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Mehatpur APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Surat APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Thanesar 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.
That ₹2,300 (92.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Sponge Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Sponge Gourd prices at Manglaur APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,300, with the average around ₹778. 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 Aug | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹850 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹850 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹850 | ₹600 | ₹700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹900 | ₹600 | ₹700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 22 Jul | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 09 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 06 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Sponge Gourd yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Sponge Gourd stood at Manglaur APMC on 20 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.