In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,025 per quintal in Malkapur APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
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₹6,025
- Lowest Price Today₹6,025
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,025
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) (Average (Whole))
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 5.4% above the period average, sitting just 4.6% 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 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 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).
The ₹2,377 (34.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) prices at Malkapur APMC ranged between ₹4,950 and ₹6,315, with the average around ₹5,717. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹6,155 | ₹6,155 | ₹6,155 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,025 | ₹6,025 | ₹6,025 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,185 | ₹5,875 | ₹5,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,090 | ₹6,090 | ₹6,090 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,025 | ₹5,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,975 | ₹5,975 | ₹5,975 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,775 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,210 | ₹6,210 | ₹6,210 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,315 | ₹5,955 | ₹6,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,050 | ₹5,050 | ₹5,050 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,205 | ₹6,205 | ₹6,205 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,095 | ₹5,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,130 | ₹6,130 | ₹6,130 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,750 | ₹5,050 | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Jul | ₹5,690 | ₹5,025 | ₹5,400 |
| 10 Jul | ₹5,695 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,495 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole), though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
All told, this is where Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) stood at Malkapur APMC on 18 Aug 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.