Prices range from Rs 650 to Rs 8,000 per quintal across markets, with southern states commanding a premium amid uneven supply dynamics

India’s wholesale markets recorded sharp regional variations in bitter gourd prices, with rates ranging from Rs 650 to Rs 8,000 per quintal (Rs./Quintal), according to the latest daily market data.

The data reflects a pronounced disparity between regions, with southern markets emerging as clear leaders in price realisation while several northern and central markets remained relatively subdued. The highest prices were recorded in parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, where select markets such as Tenkasi and Tuticorin reported prices touching Rs 8,000 per quintal (Rs./Quintal). At the other end of the spectrum, Uttarakhand’s Roorkee market registered the lowest prices in the country, with rates between Rs 650 and Rs 850 per quintal (Rs./Quintal), indicating relatively higher local arrivals or weaker demand.

Southern India continued to dominate the premium pricing band, with Kerala markets consistently reporting elevated rates largely in the range of Rs 4,000 to Rs 7,800 per quintal (Rs./Quintal), and peaks above Rs 7,000 in markets such as Piravam and Pampady. Tamil Nadu displayed a similarly strong trend, with most markets trading between Rs 3,500 and Rs 5,500 per quintal (Rs./Quintal), alongside sharp spikes reaching up to Rs 8,000. In comparison, Karnataka and Telangana markets reflected more moderate price levels, generally ranging from Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,000 per quintal (Rs./Quintal).

In western and central India, the trend remained relatively stable. Maharashtra, including key mandis such as Pune and Mumbai, recorded prices largely between Rs 1,400 and Rs 3,000 per quintal (Rs./Quintal), suggesting balanced supply-demand conditions. Madhya Pradesh markets showed comparatively lower realisations, with modal prices around Rs 1,600 per quintal (Rs./Quintal), while Gujarat markets exhibited variability, with prices fluctuating between Rs 500 and Rs 3,000 per quintal (Rs./Quintal) depending on quality and arrivals.

Northern markets across Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh largely traded in the range of Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,500 per quintal (Rs./Quintal), with limited instances of higher price discovery. Notable exceptions included Haryana’s Bahadurgarh market, where modal prices reached Rs 5,500 per quintal (Rs./Quintal), and Himachal Pradesh’s Rohroo market, where prices climbed to around Rs 5,800 per quintal (Rs./Quintal), reflecting localised supply constraints.

Eastern and northeastern regions displayed relatively higher volatility. Odisha and West Bengal markets reported prices mostly between Rs 3,000 and Rs 5,800 per quintal (Rs./Quintal), with Kendrapara in Odisha touching Rs 7,500. Similarly, markets in Tripura and Nagaland traded in the higher range of Rs 4,500 to Rs 7,500 per quintal (Rs./Quintal), indicating tighter supply chains and logistical challenges in these regions.

Overall, the national price spectrum for bitter gourd stood between Rs 650 and Rs 8,000 per quintal (Rs./Quintal), with a majority of markets clustering in the Rs 2,500 to Rs 4,500 range. High-price zones were concentrated in southern and select northeastern markets, while lower price bands were observed in Uttarakhand, parts of Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.