Today's Bottle Gourd Mandi Price — Khiri (Lakhimpur), Uttar Pradesh
Maigalganj APMC · 25 September 2026
Today's Modal Price
Maigalganj APMC · 25 September 2026
Bottle Gourd Mandi Price
₹900
About ₹9/kg
₹880
₹910
₹11-14/kg
Today's Mandi Update
Khiri (Lakhimpur), Uttar Pradesh · 11 mandis reporting
Today the price of Bottle Gourd at Maigalganj APMC mandi (Khiri (Lakhimpur), Uttar Pradesh) is ₹900/quintal, or about ₹9/kg. Today's price ranged from ₹880 to ₹910 per quintal, ₹10 higher than yesterday. Across Uttar Pradesh, Bottle Gourd is selling today from ₹650 (Shadabad APMC) to ₹1,500 (Lalganj APMC), across 11 mandis. Over the last 30 days the average price was ₹917/quintal, with a high of ₹960 and a low of ₹890/quintal. This mandi price is the wholesale rate — the actual retail price is usually 25–60% higher, around ₹11–₹14/kg. All prices come from the daily bulletins of the Government of India's Agmarknet and eNAM portals and are updated every evening.
Last 30 Days Trend
Over the last 30 days, the price of Bottle Gourd at Maigalganj APMC ranged between ₹890–₹960 per quintal. It touched its monthly high on 3 September 2026. Prices have moved up and down somewhat in recent days.
Weekly Summary
Monthly Summary
Bottle Gourd Price per Kg, Quintal and Tonne
Farmers and buyers don't always think in quintals, so today's modal price of ₹900/quintal is converted into the quantities in which deals are usually made.
| Quantity | Today's Price |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | ₹9 |
| 5 kg | ₹45 |
| 10 kg | ₹90 |
| 20 kg (crate) | ₹180 |
| 50 kg | ₹450 |
| 1 quintal (100 kg) | ₹900 |
| 1 tonne (1,000 kg) | ₹9,000 |
Today's Price at Maigalganj APMC vs. the Last 30 Days
Today's modal price is ₹10/quintal higher than yesterday, and ₹17 below the 30-day average of ₹917/quintal. This month's highest price was ₹960/quintal and the lowest was ₹890/quintal.
Change from Yesterday
₹10 ▲
30-Day Average
₹917
Month's High
₹960
Month's Low
₹890
Price History for Recent Days
Below are the day-wise minimum, maximum and modal prices of Bottle Gourd for the past few days, so you can track daily price changes.
| Date | Modal Price ₹ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 September 2026 | ₹900 | ₹10 |
| 24 September 2026 | ₹890 | ₹30 |
| 18 September 2026 | ₹920 | ₹5 |
| 16 September 2026 | ₹915 | ₹45 |
| 3 September 2026 | ₹960 | — |
Bottle Gourd Prices Across Uttar Pradesh Today
Today Bottle Gourd is being sold in 11 mandis across Uttar Pradesh. The highest price of ₹1,500/quintal was recorded at Lalganj APMC, Raebarelli, and the lowest price of ₹650/quintal at Shadabad APMC, Hathras. The average price across reporting mandis in the state is about ₹1,092/quintal.
Full Mandi List for Uttar Pradesh
Filter and view the full list →All prices are in ₹ per quintal
| Crop | Mandi (APMC) | Modal Price ₹ | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle Gourd | Tulsipur APMC | ₹1,970 | — |
| Bottle Gourd | CHHUTMALPUR APMC | ₹750 | ₹50 |
| Bottle Gourd | Gulavati APMC | ₹1,600 | — |
| Bottle Gourd | Shadabad APMC | ₹650 | ₹200 |
| Bottle Gourd | Kopaganj APMC | ₹1,400 | ₹50 |
| Bottle Gourd | Shadabad APMC | ₹850 | — |
| Bottle Gourd | Kopaganj APMC | ₹1,350 | — |
| Bottle Gourd | Jalaun APMC | ₹1,300 | ₹100 |
| Bottle Gourd | Ahirora APMC | ₹800 | — |
| Bottle Gourd | Shadabad APMC | ₹850 | — |
| Bottle Gourd | Lalganj APMC | ₹1,500 | — |
| Bottle Gourd | Hasanpur APMC | ₹1,500 | — |
| Bottle Gourd | Khekda APMC | ₹1,600 | — |
| Bottle Gourd | CHHUTMALPUR APMC | ₹800 | — |
| Bottle Gourd | Dhanaura APMC | ₹1,750 | — |
| Bottle Gourd | Gulavati APMC | ₹1,600 | — |
| Bottle Gourd | Sambhal APMC | ₹650 | — |
| Bottle Gourd | Khalilabad APMC | ₹1,480 | — |
| Bottle Gourd | Kairana APMC | ₹1,150 | — |
| Bottle Gourd | Jalaun APMC | ₹1,200 | — |
Wholesale vs. Retail: The Real Price of Bottle Gourd in Khiri (Lakhimpur)
This price of ₹9/kg is the mandi's wholesale modal price — the rate at which most deals happened in the mandi. It is not the price you pay at a vegetable market, grocery shop or quick-commerce app.
On its way from the mandi to your home, produce usually passes through a commission agent, a wholesaler and a retailer, with margins, loading, packing, transport and 8–15% wastage added at each stage. As a general rule, retail prices run 25–60% above the mandi modal price. So at today's ₹9/kg, the retail price in Khiri (Lakhimpur) is expected to be about ₹11–₹14/kg, and it can be even higher on quick-commerce apps.
If you are a bulk buyer — a hotel, canteen, food processor or FPO — the mandi price is your starting point for negotiation, not your final cost.
Main Factors Behind Bottle Gourd Price Changes
1. Arrivals (supply)
Prices soften when arrivals are high, and climb quickly as soon as arrivals drop.
2. Weather and crop cycle
When rain or a heatwave suddenly cuts arrivals, prices jump sharply.
3. Quality and grade
A-grade, uniformly sized Bottle Gourd can fetch a much higher price than a mixed lot.
4. Transport and fuel costs
Diesel prices and distance to the mandi directly affect a truck's landed cost and the final price.
5. Demand nearby
When demand rises in neighbouring cities and mandis, local prices get pulled up too.
6. No MSP cover
Bottle Gourd is not covered by the Minimum Support Price (MSP), so its price is set entirely by mandi supply and demand — a big reason why daily mandi data matters for this crop.
Seasonal Price Pattern for Bottle Gourd
Based on the typical crop-cycle trend — expect some variation each year
Prices highest
July – September (monsoon)
Prices softest
October – January (rabi arrivals)
Most vegetable prices are highest in the monsoon months (July–September), when rain and heat cut arrivals. They are softest in winter (October–January), when heavy rabi arrivals come in.
Farmer's Net Realisation Calculator
Estimate the money you take home from the mandi price
Adjust Your Costs
The mandi price is a gross price. The amount the farmer takes home after commission, market fee, loading, packing and transport is shown below.
Estimated Take-Home Amount
₹6,640
Net per Quintal
₹664
Total Deductions
₹2,360
26% of gross
Gross Value
₹9,000
Quantity
10 quintal
Full Deduction Breakdown
Deduction rates are estimates and vary by mandi, crop and season. Confirm the exact market fee and HRDF with your state agricultural marketing board and commission agent.
Bottle Gourd Price Difference by Grade
On Agmarknet most deals are recorded under the general variety ("Other"), which hides the real difference at the gate. In practice, uniformly sized, fresh A-grade produce fetches more than the modal price, while mixed, old or blemished produce sells for less. Sorting and grading before the auction is the cheapest way to move up the day's price range.
| Grade / Variety | Difference from Modal Price |
|---|---|
| A-grade | +₹200 to +₹500 |
| Standard / Other | Around the modal price |
| Desi / local variety | −₹100 to −₹300 |
| B-grade / mixed | −₹300 to −₹600 |
About Maigalganj APMC Mandi
- Mandi
- Maigalganj APMC
- Regulator
- Uttar Pradesh Krishi Utpadan Mandi Parishad
- District
- Khiri (Lakhimpur)
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Usual Auction Hours
- Early morning, usually 6:00–11:00 am
Other mandis in Khiri (Lakhimpur): Mohammdi APMC, Tikonia APMC
How to Sell Bottle Gourd at Maigalganj APMC
- 1Reach the mandi before the auction starts and unload your produce.
- 2Arrange the produce by grade at the assigned platform spot.
- 3Register your lot with a licensed commission agent (arhtiya).
- 4Take part in the open auction and try to get the best price.
- 5Always collect the sale slip (parchi) showing weight, price and deductions.
Payment is settled through the commission agent. Carry ID and, if needed, land/produce documents, and check whether an eNAM electronic auction is running — it often brings in more buyers.
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Data Source and Update Frequency
The mandi prices on this page come from the Government of India's Agmarknet (Directorate of Marketing and Inspection) and eNAM portals. Prices are updated on working days, usually between 6 and 10 pm after mandis report the day's auctions. No new data is recorded on public holidays or days with no trading at the mandi — gaps in the history table are non-trading days, not missing data. All prices are indicative wholesale prices; always confirm the price with the mandi before making a deal.