Based on 24 years of data, Little gourd (Kundru) prices in India typically peak in December (about 10% above the annual average) and bottom out in May (roughly 9% below). Historically, selling around December has fetched better rates.
Best month
December
vs average +10%
Weakest month
May
vs average −9%
100 = annual average (₹2,178/quintal) · averaged over 24 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 104.1 | ₹2,268 |
| February | 96.4 | ₹2,100 |
| March | 101.4 | ₹2,209 |
| April | 92.6 | ₹2,017 |
| MayLowest | 91 | ₹1,982 |
| June | 103.3 | ₹2,250 |
| July | 96.1 | ₹2,093 |
| August | 101.5 | ₹2,211 |
| September | 95.9 | ₹2,089 |
| October | 103.8 | ₹2,261 |
| November | 104.2 | ₹2,270 |
| December★ Best | 109.6 | ₹2,388 |
Top 3 months to sell: December, November, January. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹5,356/quintal in December 2021.
