In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Aug 2026, Pratapgarh APMC stood at the front of the pack for Big Gram, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,600 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Big Gram today.
01What Put Pratapgarh APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,900
- Lowest Price Today₹5,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,600
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBig Gram (Other)
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.
This puts Big Gram about 5.0% above the period average, and just 9.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Big Gram prices at Pratapgarh APMC ranged between ₹4,200 and ₹6,160, with the average around ₹5,335. 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 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,160 | ₹5,351 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,050 | ₹5,375 | ₹5,712 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,858 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,429 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,550 | ₹5,775 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,020 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,760 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,940 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,670 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,450 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,151 | ₹5,325 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,470 | ₹5,180 | ₹5,325 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,780 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,690 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,221 | ₹5,410 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,540 | ₹5,170 | ₹5,355 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,640 | ₹5,280 | ₹5,460 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,665 | ₹5,150 | ₹5,408 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,350 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,700 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,450 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,700 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,400 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Big Gram today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Pratapgarh APMC was the market to beat for Big Gram on 18 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.