Checking the day's mandi numbers for 20 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. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Siliguri APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,500
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Gram Dal(Urd Dal) (Black Gram Dal)
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.
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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
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. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 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 |
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 day's best Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Siliguri APMC led Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) on 20 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.