Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) was quoted at ₹7,700 per quintal in Chhindwara APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,700
- Lowest Price Today₹7,350
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) (Urda/Urd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) is about 7.8% below the period average — just 23.4% 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 Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalyan APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹12,800 |
| 3 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 4 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹10,100 |
| 5 Sindhanur APMC | ₹10,065 |
| 6 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Ponnur APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 8 Pune APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 9 Movva (HQ-Kuchipudi) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 10 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Veraval APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 12 Penamaluru (HQ-Kankipadu) APMC | ₹9,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹4,000 (44.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) prices at Chhindwara APMC ranged between ₹5,801 and ₹10,051, with the average around ₹8,355. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,502 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,502 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,226 | ₹7,501 | ₹8,226 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,950 | ₹5,801 | ₹8,950 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,550 | ₹8,311 | ₹8,550 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,690 | ₹8,690 | ₹8,690 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,675 | ₹8,225 | ₹8,675 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,499 | ₹8,441 | ₹8,499 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,760 | ₹8,101 | ₹8,760 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,801 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,801 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹9,135 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,100 |
| 17 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,330 |
| 16 Jul | ₹10,051 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,325 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,450 | ₹8,890 | ₹9,100 |
| 14 Jul | ₹9,299 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,911 |
| 13 Jul | ₹9,301 | ₹8,652 | ₹8,901 |
| 10 Jul | ₹8,670 | ₹7,960 | ₹8,670 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,400 |
| 08 Jul | ₹8,211 | ₹7,950 | ₹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
If you're chasing the best rate for Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) 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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) changed hands at this rate in Chhindwara APMC on 18 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.