Reading today's price tape for 16 Oct 2026, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Khategaon APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,001
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) (Gram)
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.
At this level, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) is about 1.3% above the period average, sitting just 23.1% 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 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 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
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 ₹2,000 (25.0%) 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 Khategaon APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹7,800, with the average around ₹5,921. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹7,001 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,400 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,401 | ₹6,601 | ₹7,401 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,800 | ₹6,601 | ₹6,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,680 | ₹2,800 | ₹6,323 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,601 | ₹5,890 | ₹6,601 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,250 | ₹4,941 | ₹6,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,560 | ₹5,301 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,151 | ₹5,290 | ₹6,151 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,190 | ₹4,851 | ₹5,491 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,301 | ₹3,800 | ₹6,301 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,491 | ₹2,011 | ₹6,491 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,165 | ₹1,250 | ₹6,165 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,456 | ₹5,902 | ₹6,456 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,090 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,090 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,361 | ₹5,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,851 | ₹5,540 | ₹5,851 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,311 | ₹5,526 | ₹6,311 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To sum up, this was the Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rate at Khategaon APMC on 16 Oct 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.