In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 2026, Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) was quoted at ₹7,245 per quintal in Banthara APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹19,214
- Lowest Price Today₹7,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,245
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) about 8.5% below the period average, and just 62.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Banthara APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thoubal APMC Leader | ₹11,750 |
| 2 Imphal APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Bishenpur APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 4 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹8,036 |
| 5 Meerut APMC | ₹7,973 |
| 6 Agra APMC | ₹7,967 |
| 7 Bareilly APMC | ₹7,772 |
| 8 Bengaluru APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Hapur APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Golagokarnath APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Banthara APMC | ₹7,245 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹4,505 (62.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) prices at Banthara APMC ranged between ₹6,560 and ₹19,214, with the average around ₹7,919. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹19,214 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,245 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,352 | ₹8,352 | ₹8,352 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,968 | ₹7,543 | ₹7,809 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,755 | ₹8,695 | ₹8,742 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,250 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,857 | ₹7,166 | ₹7,417 |
| 30 Jul | ₹15,593 | ₹9,476 | ₹10,764 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,868 | ₹7,868 | ₹7,868 |
| 24 Jul | ₹15,593 | ₹7,807 | ₹7,881 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,974 | ₹7,974 | ₹7,974 |
| 21 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹7,307 | ₹7,382 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,916 | ₹6,560 | ₹7,596 |
| 14 Jul | ₹9,480 | ₹9,244 | ₹9,299 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,006 | ₹7,235 | ₹7,828 |
| 05 Jul | ₹8,824 | ₹8,824 | ₹8,824 |
| 02 Jul | ₹19,214 | ₹6,650 | ₹6,734 |
| 30 Jun | ₹8,302 | ₹7,086 | ₹7,228 |
| 29 Jun | ₹9,509 | ₹7,699 | ₹7,867 |
| 26 Jun | ₹17,143 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,801 |
| 25 Jun | ₹8,393 | ₹8,393 | ₹8,393 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Aim for the best-paying Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) was priced at this level in Banthara APMC on 17 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.