Turning to the 16 Oct 2026 APMC board, Rajkot APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole), clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,000 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole), making it the day's standout.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,750
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) (Desi (Whole))
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.
Today's rate is about 36.3% above the period average and just 20.3% 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
This table ranks Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Nippani APMC | ₹9,050 |
| 6 Tanakpur APMC | ₹8,777 |
| 7 Kakching Market APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 8 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Agar APMC | ₹8,201 |
| 10 Yalburga APMC | ₹8,162 |
| 11 Kalapipal APMC | ₹8,001 |
| 12 Ujjain APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹2,000 (25.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) prices at Rajkot APMC ranged between ₹4,750 and ₹12,550, with the average around ₹7,336. 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 Oct | ₹7,370 | ₹5,950 | ₹7,050 |
| 16 Oct | ₹11,750 | ₹7,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹11,050 | ₹7,250 | ₹9,975 |
| 14 Oct | ₹12,550 | ₹7,850 | ₹10,450 |
| 13 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,635 | ₹6,050 | ₹6,975 |
| 25 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹6,900 | ₹9,350 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,750 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,950 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹6,950 | ₹8,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,700 | ₹6,850 | ₹9,375 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,700 | ₹6,875 | ₹9,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,750 | ₹6,875 | ₹9,450 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,450 | ₹5,875 | ₹6,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,430 | ₹5,750 | ₹6,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,750 | ₹6,125 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,900 | ₹6,675 | ₹8,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,840 | ₹6,800 | ₹8,950 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,430 | ₹5,675 | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,450 | ₹6,750 | ₹8,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,750 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,750 |
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
For Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole), the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Rajkot APMC set the pace for Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole). 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.