Pulling together the 16 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) was quoted at ₹7,241 per quintal in Saharanpur APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,430
- Lowest Price Today₹6,925
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,241
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) is about 1.5% above the period average — just 24.8% 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
The table below lines up Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) rates across the markets that reported on 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Saharanpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Azamgarh APMC Leader | ₹7,544 |
| 2 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 Saharanpur APMC | ₹7,241 |
| 4 Pilibhit APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 5 Jamanian APMC | ₹6,350 |
| 6 Sandila APMC | ₹6,159 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹1,385 (22.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) prices at Saharanpur APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹9,628, with the average around ₹7,136. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹7,430 | ₹6,925 | ₹7,241 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,357 | ₹8,160 | ₹8,291 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,868 | ₹7,868 | ₹7,868 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,050 |
| 02 Aug | ₹7,170 | ₹7,170 | ₹7,170 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,170 | ₹7,150 | ₹7,160 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,478 | ₹7,856 | ₹7,906 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,050 | ₹7,050 | ₹7,050 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,320 | ₹6,770 | ₹7,045 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,868 | ₹7,868 | ₹7,868 |
| 11 Jul | ₹7,974 | ₹6,750 | ₹7,349 |
| 10 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹7,150 | ₹7,150 | ₹7,150 |
| 05 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 03 Jul | ₹7,025 | ₹7,025 | ₹7,025 |
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
Selling Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) changed hands at this rate in Saharanpur APMC on 16 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.