In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Jul 2026, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) was quoted at ₹5,700 per quintal in Akola APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,860
- Lowest Price Today₹5,365
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Jul 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) (Kabul Small)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) is about 0.7% above the period average, sitting just 16.8% 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 18 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,300 |
| 2 Indore APMC | ₹8,225 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Mandsaur APMC | ₹7,599 |
| 5 Sanawad APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Ashta APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Kurawar APMC | ₹7,055 |
| 8 Pune APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 9 Bailahongal APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Shujalpur APMC | ₹6,580 |
| 11 Ujjain APMC | ₹6,501 |
| 12 Baktara APMC | ₹6,400 |
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 ₹1,900 (29.7%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) prices at Akola APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹6,850, with the average around ₹5,659. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | ₹6,270 | ₹5,895 | ₹6,075 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,405 | ₹5,875 | ₹6,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,375 | ₹5,875 | ₹6,175 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,180 | ₹5,875 | ₹6,080 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,275 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,155 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,860 | ₹5,295 | ₹5,515 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,285 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,375 | ₹5,880 | ₹6,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,300 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,150 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,105 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,280 | ₹5,875 | ₹5,995 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,860 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,865 | ₹5,425 | ₹5,455 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,860 | ₹5,365 | ₹5,700 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,870 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,850 | ₹6,350 | ₹6,600 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,870 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,630 |
| 14 Jul | ₹6,550 | ₹6,550 | ₹6,550 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,855 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,675 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) stood at Akola APMC on 18 Jul 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.