Reading today's price tape for 16 Oct 2026, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,801 per quintal in Shamgarh APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,301
- Lowest Price Today₹5,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,801
- 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 17.3% above the period average, sitting just 9.3% 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
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
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.
At ₹2,000 (25.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) prices at Shamgarh APMC ranged between ₹2,001 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹5,798. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹6,791 | ₹6,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,301 | ₹5,300 | ₹6,801 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,791 | ₹6,061 | ₹6,791 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,201 | ₹6,400 | ₹7,201 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,351 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,001 | ₹5,550 | ₹6,001 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,290 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,290 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,672 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,672 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,327 | ₹5,480 | ₹6,327 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,096 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,096 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,201 | ₹5,685 | ₹6,201 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,044 | ₹5,326 | ₹5,950 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,966 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,966 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,450 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,450 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,099 | ₹5,325 | ₹6,099 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,411 | ₹6,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,035 | ₹5,200 | ₹6,035 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹4,999 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,950 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,950 |
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 Shamgarh 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.