In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Jul 2026, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Ellanabad APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,733
- Lowest Price Today₹5,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Jul 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) (Desi (Whole))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) is about 1.3% below the period average, sitting just 10.9% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pilibhit APMC Leader | ₹9,750 |
| 2 Kakching Market APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 3 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 4 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 APMC CHOPADA APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 7 Kalyan APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 8 Indore APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 9 Kalapipal APMC | ₹7,043 |
| 10 Pune APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Bhopal APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 12 Ashta APMC | ₹6,575 |
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).
That ₹3,175 (48.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) prices at Ellanabad APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹6,176, with the average around ₹5,575. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | ₹5,762 | ₹5,762 | ₹5,762 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,895 | ₹5,497 | ₹5,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,915 | ₹5,525 | ₹5,822 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,935 | ₹5,440 | ₹5,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,940 | ₹5,940 | ₹5,940 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,840 | ₹5,507 | ₹5,550 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,880 | ₹5,430 | ₹5,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,176 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,126 | ₹5,495 | ₹5,521 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,952 | ₹5,450 | ₹5,800 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,733 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,733 | ₹5,050 | ₹5,700 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,741 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,600 |
| 10 Jul | ₹5,520 | ₹5,166 | ₹5,300 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,699 | ₹5,251 | ₹5,600 |
| 08 Jul | ₹5,695 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,690 | ₹5,450 | ₹5,500 |
| 06 Jul | ₹5,695 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 04 Jul | ₹5,491 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,480 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,671 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,600 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rate at Ellanabad APMC on 17 Jul 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.