In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Oct 2026, Kottayam Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole), clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,600 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01What Put Kottayam Market APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) (Bengal Gram (Split))
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.
This puts Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) about 13.2% above the period average, and just 4.4% 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
This table ranks Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rates across active mandis for 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kottayam Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 3 Barshi(Vairag) APMC | ₹7,354 |
| 4 Addanki APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 5 APMC Kaij APMC | ₹7,001 |
| 6 APMC Shevgaon APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 APMC Ambejogai APMC | ₹6,951 |
| 8 Dooni APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 9 Bhikangaon APMC | ₹6,825 |
| 10 Dhrol APMC | ₹6,725 |
| 11 APMC Parbhani APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 12 Bassi APMC | ₹6,450 |
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 ₹2,150 (33.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) prices at Kottayam Market APMC ranged between ₹4,400 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹7,594. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,600 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
The takeaway: Kottayam Market APMC was the market to beat for Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) on 20 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.