In the mandi rate roundup for 21 Aug 2026, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) was quoted at ₹5,800 per quintal in Gangapur City APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Gangapur City APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 2.1% above the period average and right at 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
Here's how Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Yalburga APMC Leader | ₹8,800 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹8,555 |
| 4 Ashta APMC | ₹8,001 |
| 5 Sehore APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 6 Ramdurga APMC | ₹7,869 |
| 7 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹7,474 |
| 10 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 11 Shamgarh APMC | ₹7,271 |
| 12 Dhamnod APMC | ₹7,120 |
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 ₹1,680 (23.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) prices at Gangapur City APMC ranged between ₹5,400 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹5,679. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,750 | ₹5,750 | ₹5,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,650 | ₹5,650 | ₹5,650 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,760 | ₹5,791 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,750 | ₹5,750 | ₹5,750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,711 | ₹5,711 | ₹5,711 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,531 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,531 |
| 02 Jul | ₹5,440 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,425 |
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
The headline Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
Net-net, Gangapur City APMC posted this Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rate on 21 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.