In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Aug 2026, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,135 per quintal in Akola 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
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₹6,255
- Lowest Price Today₹5,980
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,135
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 5.7% above the period average and just 16.6% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Akola APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,300 |
| 2 Indore APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 4 Harda APMC | ₹6,570 |
| 5 Urvakonda APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 6 Proddatur APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 7 Lingasugur APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 8 Tasgaon APMC | ₹6,140 |
| 9 Akola APMC | ₹6,135 |
| 10 Rajkot APMC | ₹6,120 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 12 Guntakal APMC | ₹6,100 |
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).
The ₹3,200 (52.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) prices at Akola APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹7,355, with the average around ₹5,804. 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 | ₹6,255 | ₹5,980 | ₹6,135 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,265 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,040 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,240 | ₹5,925 | ₹6,080 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,805 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,350 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,350 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,175 | ₹5,875 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,350 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,350 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,150 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,355 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,302 |
| 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 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Akola APMC posted this Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rate on 18 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.