Pulling together the 17 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) was quoted at ₹5,900 per quintal in Maddipadu APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,900
- Lowest Price Today₹5,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) (Gulabi)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) is about 0.7% below the period average — just 2.5% 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(Gram)(Whole) rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,300 |
| 2 Thoubal APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 3 Bishenpur APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 4 Imphal APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Pune APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 7 Lingasugur APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Taleja APMC | ₹6,330 |
| 9 Sindhanur APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Urvakonda APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 11 Proddatur APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Harda APMC | ₹6,192 |
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 ₹3,108 (50.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) prices at Maddipadu APMC ranged between ₹5,900 and ₹6,050, with the average around ₹5,944. 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 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
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(Gram)(Whole) 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
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(Gram)(Whole) changed hands at this rate in Maddipadu 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.