Across the reporting yards on 18 Oct 2026, Meerut APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal), clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,337 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Meerut APMC on Top Today
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,675
- Lowest Price Today₹8,325
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,337
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 23.5% above the period average and just 4.4% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Meerut APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Meerut APMC Leader | ₹9,337 |
| 2 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹9,331 |
| 3 Hapur APMC | ₹8,217 |
| 4 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,875 |
| 5 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹7,663 |
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 ₹1,675 (21.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
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 ₹7,558. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹9,675 | ₹8,325 | ₹9,337 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,783 | ₹7,586 | ₹7,652 |
| 30 Aug | ₹8,113 | ₹7,117 | ₹7,199 |
| 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
If you're chasing the best rate for Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Meerut APMC set the pace for Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.