In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Aug 2026, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,100 per quintal in Gadarwada APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Gadarwada APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) (Gram)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) about 4.5% above the period average, and just 6.2% 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 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,300 |
| 2 Rajkot APMC | ₹8,350 |
| 3 Indore APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 4 Kalapipal APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 5 Bengaluru APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 8 Kalyan APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 9 Pune APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Dewas APMC | ₹6,740 |
| 11 Ashta APMC | ₹6,570 |
| 12 Narsinghpur APMC | ₹6,380 |
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.
That ₹2,920 (45.8%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) prices at Gadarwada APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,835. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,100 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹5,975 | ₹6,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,411 | ₹5,799 | ₹6,411 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,380 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,840 | ₹6,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,325 | ₹4,200 | ₹6,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹5,581 | ₹5,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,652 | ₹6,350 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,301 | ₹5,450 | ₹6,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,301 | ₹5,470 | ₹6,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,297 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹6,190 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,175 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,300 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,011 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,550 | ₹6,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,165 | ₹5,250 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,270 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,001 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,175 | ₹5,511 | ₹6,000 |
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
Going to the top Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
The takeaway: Gadarwada APMC reported Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.