Pointed Gourd (Parwal) Price Today in India - परवल का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Pointed Gourd (Parwal) (परवल) in India is ₹2,700 per quintal, down ₹50 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹1,000 to a maximum of ₹5,750 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Pointed Gourd (Parwal) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Pointed Gourd (Parwal) is grown mainly in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh. It is a vegetable crop with a Summer & Kharif (Sow: Jan-Mar, Harvest: Apr-Sep) season - Summer & Kharif (Sow: Jan-Mar, Harvest: Apr-Sep).

Pointed gourd (parwal) is one of the most expensive vegetables in North India, commanding ₹40-80/kg retail in Delhi and UP during peak season, and is the only Cucurbit grown from vegetative cuttings rather than seeds. It is deeply embedded in Bengali and Odia cuisine and the 'parwal ki mithai' (pointed gourd sweet) is a signature Bengal festival delicacy.

Is There an MSP for Pointed Gourd (Parwal)?

Pointed Gourd (Parwal) does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes pointed gourd (parwal) prices more volatile than MSP crops, so timing your sale and comparing mandis matters even more. Watch the trend and sell when arrivals are lower and demand is higher.

Why Pointed Gourd (Parwal) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the pointed gourd (parwal) harvest window helps you time sales.
  • Weather: Drought, floods, frost or unseasonal rain damage the crop and cut supply, pushing prices up; a bumper harvest pushes them down.
  • Government policy: export bans/permissions, buffer-stock release and import duty all move prices.
  • Demand: Festivals, processing-industry demand and export orders raise prices.
  • Grade & quality: Clean, dry, well-graded produce always fetches a premium over mixed lots.

How to Get the Best Price for Your Pointed Gourd (Parwal)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your pointed gourd (parwal) directly to buyers across India - farmers typically get 10-15% better prices than the local mandi.
  1. Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
  2. Grade and clean your pointed gourd (parwal) - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
  3. Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. For perishables, use a nearby cold storage to hold for a few weeks.
  4. Track the trend on this page daily and sell on a rising market.

Popular Pointed Gourd (Parwal) Varieties in India

  • Rajendra Parwal-1 (Bihar high-yield)
  • Swarna Rekha (RPCAU variety)
  • Local Varanasi type (UP)
  • Dun (Bengal round type)
  • Swarna Sufia (CPRI dwarf)

Pointed Gourd (Parwal) Uses & End Markets

  • Parwal ki sabji and curry (North-East staple)
  • Parwal ki mithai - Bengali sweet (unique dessert)
  • Stuffed parwal (bharwa parwal)
  • Dried parwal for off-season use
  • Ayurvedic use for fever and diabetes management

Grow Better Pointed Gourd (Parwal) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best pointed gourd (parwal) crop: choose a high-yield certified seed variety, base fertilizer on a soil health card, follow the right pest-control schedule, and irrigate efficiently with a subsidised drip system. See the crop calendar for the ideal sowing window.