In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) was quoted at ₹7,973 per quintal in Meerut APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) today.
01What's Behind Today's Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,973
- Lowest Price Today₹7,973
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,973
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Here's where today's Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) is about 9.1% above the period average — just 18.4% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
The ₹4,505 (62.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) prices at Meerut APMC ranged between ₹6,650 and ₹9,764, with the average around ₹7,306. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹7,973 | ₹7,973 | ₹7,973 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,114 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,592 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,271 | ₹7,271 | ₹7,271 |
| 17 Jul | ₹8,043 | ₹6,995 | ₹7,063 |
| 29 Jun | ₹9,764 | ₹7,003 | ₹7,115 |
| 16 Jun | ₹9,560 | ₹6,650 | ₹6,822 |
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
Going to the top Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) changed hands at this rate in Meerut APMC on 17 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.