Based on 25 years of data, Little gourd (Kundru) prices in India typically peak in December (about 11% above the annual average) and bottom out in May (roughly 8% below). Historically, selling around December has fetched better rates.
Best month
December
vs average +11%
Weakest month
May
vs average −8%
100 = annual average (₹2,247/quintal) · averaged over 25 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 104.4 | ₹2,346 |
| February | 97.5 | ₹2,191 |
| March | 101.3 | ₹2,276 |
| April | 92.7 | ₹2,083 |
| MayLowest | 92 | ₹2,067 |
| June | 103.1 | ₹2,317 |
| July | 96.8 | ₹2,175 |
| August | 102 | ₹2,292 |
| September | 96 | ₹2,157 |
| October | 103.1 | ₹2,317 |
| November | 100.6 | ₹2,261 |
| December★ Best | 110.5 | ₹2,483 |
Top 3 months to sell: December, January, June. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹5,356/quintal in December 2021.
