Checking the day's mandi numbers for 31 Aug 2026, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) was quoted at ₹7,619 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,400
- Lowest Price Today₹7,150
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,619
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityBengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) is about 4.9% below the period average — just 27.6% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lamlong Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Bishenpur APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Imphal APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Thoubal APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Banthara APMC | ₹8,430 |
| 7 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 8 Varanasi APMC | ₹7,619 |
| 9 Bengaluru APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Indore APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Pune APMC | ₹6,750 |
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.
At ₹2,000 (29.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹6,550 and ₹10,522, with the average around ₹8,008. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹7,150 | ₹7,619 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,072 |
| 23 Aug | ₹7,704 | ₹7,704 | ₹7,704 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,050 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,050 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,250 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,100 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,050 |
| 23 Jul | ₹10,522 | ₹8,580 | ₹8,989 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,798 | ₹9,798 | ₹9,798 |
| 08 Jul | ₹7,050 | ₹7,050 | ₹7,050 |
| 30 Jun | ₹6,550 | ₹6,550 | ₹6,550 |
| 29 Jun | ₹8,050 | ₹7,950 | ₹8,000 |
| 25 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
In short, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) changed hands at this rate in Varanasi APMC on 31 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.