Across the reporting yards on 16 Oct 2026, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) was quoted at ₹9,150 per quintal in Ashta APMC. This is one of several Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Ashta APMC on Top Today
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₹9,150
- Lowest Price Today₹7,070
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) (Gram)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) about 39.5% above the period average, and just 0.6% 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(Gram)(Whole) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajkot APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 4 Ramdurga APMC | ₹9,189 |
| 5 Ashta APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 6 Tanakpur APMC | ₹8,777 |
| 7 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 8 APMC Pune APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Ballari APMC | ₹7,926 |
| 10 Dewas APMC | ₹7,870 |
| 11 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 12 Badnagar APMC | ₹7,671 |
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 ₹2,329 (30.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) prices at Ashta APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹9,201, with the average around ₹6,559. 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 Oct | ₹9,150 | ₹7,070 | ₹9,150 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,201 | ₹6,048 | ₹8,901 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,001 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,071 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,001 | ₹6,120 | ₹9,001 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,785 | ₹7,785 | ₹7,785 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,361 | ₹5,240 | ₹6,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,201 | ₹6,800 | ₹9,201 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,461 | ₹5,270 | ₹6,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,240 | ₹2,801 | ₹6,740 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,630 | ₹4,811 | ₹6,680 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,881 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,321 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,085 | ₹4,460 | ₹6,670 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,852 | ₹4,701 | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,050 | ₹3,500 | ₹6,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,001 | ₹5,700 | ₹8,001 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,737 | ₹4,771 | ₹6,737 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,646 | ₹5,630 | ₹6,646 |
| 06 Sep | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,391 | ₹5,061 | ₹6,391 |
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
When picking where to sell Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
In a nutshell, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) was priced at this level in Ashta APMC on 16 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.