Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Siliguri APMC stood at the front of the pack for Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal), clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,500 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) today, setting the tone for the session.
01What Put Siliguri APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,500
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Gram Dal(Urd Dal) (Black Gram Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) prices at Siliguri APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹12,500. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹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
Aim for the best-paying Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To sum up, Siliguri APMC led Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) on 18 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.