Reading today's price tape for 20 Aug 2026, Bengaluru APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal), clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,750 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) Rate
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,750
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) (Bengal Gram Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) is about 1.8% above the period average, sitting just 11.9% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Bengaluru APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bengaluru APMC Leader | ₹7,750 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,600 |
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.
That ₹150 (2.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) prices at Bengaluru APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹8,800, with the average around ₹7,613. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
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
Before carting Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Bengaluru APMC led Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) on 20 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.