In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Aug 2026, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,125 per quintal in Akola APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹6,325
- Lowest Price Today₹5,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,125
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) (Kabul Small)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) is about 5.9% above the period average — just 16.7% 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
The table below lines up Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 22 Aug 2026, so you can see where Akola APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajkot APMC Leader | ₹8,625 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹8,239 |
| 4 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 6 Pune APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 7 Proddatur APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 8 Indore APMC | ₹6,295 |
| 9 Sangli APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Botad APMC | ₹6,235 |
| 11 Malkapur APMC | ₹6,225 |
| 12 Telhara APMC | ₹6,190 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole).
A spread of ₹2,435 (39.3%) 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 Akola APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹7,355, with the average around ₹5,783. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹6,325 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,125 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,340 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,225 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,175 | ₹4,175 | ₹4,175 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,840 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,690 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,265 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,040 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,240 | ₹5,925 | ₹6,080 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,805 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,350 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,350 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,175 | ₹5,875 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,350 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,350 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,150 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,355 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,302 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,270 | ₹5,895 | ₹6,075 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,405 | ₹5,875 | ₹6,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,375 | ₹5,875 | ₹6,175 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,180 | ₹5,875 | ₹6,080 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,275 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,155 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,860 | ₹5,295 | ₹5,515 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,285 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
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
Selling Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Akola APMC logged this Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rate on 22 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.