Going by the latest APMC figures for 12 Sep 2026, Varanasi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal), clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,236 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) Price
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,993
- Lowest Price Today₹7,675
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,236
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) about 6.8% above the period average, and just 11.0% 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
Here's how Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Varanasi APMC Leader | ₹8,236 |
| 2 Lucknow APMC | ₹8,119 |
| 3 Gadag APMC | ₹7,627 |
| 4 Saharanpur APMC | ₹7,518 |
| 5 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,924 |
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 ₹1,312 (19.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹6,832 and ₹9,250, with the average around ₹7,710. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | ₹7,450 | ₹7,450 | ₹7,450 |
| 12 Sep | ₹8,993 | ₹7,675 | ₹8,236 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,624 | ₹8,624 | ₹8,624 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,550 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,050 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,050 |
| 27 Aug | ₹8,075 | ₹7,925 | ₹7,975 |
| 26 Aug | ₹8,615 | ₹7,525 | ₹7,898 |
| 23 Aug | ₹7,967 | ₹7,967 | ₹7,967 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,125 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,104 |
| 02 Aug | ₹7,981 | ₹7,981 | ₹7,981 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹6,832 | ₹6,947 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,850 | ₹7,015 | ₹7,054 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,525 | ₹7,525 | ₹7,525 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,393 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,833 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,974 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,756 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,950 | ₹7,950 | ₹7,950 |
| 30 Jun | ₹9,250 | ₹7,160 | ₹7,331 |
| 29 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹7,062 | ₹7,221 |
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 on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Varanasi APMC was the market to beat for Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) on 12 Sep 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.