Here's the 18 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) was quoted at ₹5,600 per quintal in Sonkatch APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Sonkatch APMC on Top Today
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) (Gram)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) is about 10.0% above the period average — just 3.4% 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
Here's how Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,300 |
| 2 Rajkot APMC | ₹8,350 |
| 3 Indore APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 4 Muradabad APMC | ₹8,201 |
| 5 Kalapipal APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 6 Bengaluru APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 7 Ashta APMC | ₹7,551 |
| 8 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 10 Kalyan APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 11 Sitmau APMC | ₹7,150 |
| 12 Mandsaur APMC | ₹6,923 |
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 ₹2,377 (34.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) prices at Sonkatch APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹5,090. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹3,851 | ₹3,851 | ₹3,851 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,650 | ₹5,650 | ₹5,650 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,781 | ₹5,781 | ₹5,781 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,520 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,520 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,870 | ₹3,870 | ₹3,870 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 08 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 06 Jul | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
| 04 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
| 02 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹4,850 | ₹5,400 |
| 30 Jun | ₹4,651 | ₹4,651 | ₹4,651 |
| 29 Jun | ₹5,301 | ₹5,301 | ₹5,301 |
| 20 Jun | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
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, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) changed hands at this rate in Sonkatch APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.