In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Oct 2026, Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) was quoted at ₹12,500 per quintal in Siliguri APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,700
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,500
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityBlack Gram Dal(Urd Dal) (Black Gram Dal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) is about 0.0% above the period average, sitting just 3.8% 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 Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) rates across active mandis for 19 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Barabanki APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Doddaballapur APMC | ₹12,376 |
| 4 Vuyyur APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 5 Choubepur APMC | ₹8,200 |
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.
A spread of ₹5,800 (70.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) prices at Siliguri APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹12,500. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹12,700 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹12,700 | ₹12,300 | ₹12,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
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
Going to the top Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) stood at Siliguri APMC on 19 Oct 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.