Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,200 per quintal in Garhakota APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Garhakota APMC on Top Today
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,200
- Lowest Price Today₹6,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) (Urda/Urd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) is about 3.5% above the period average — just 27.1% 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
The table below lines up Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Garhakota APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹13,900 |
| 2 Kalyan APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole).
At ₹4,900 (54.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) prices at Garhakota APMC ranged between ₹3,900 and ₹8,505, with the average around ₹5,988. 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 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,405 | ₹7,215 | ₹7,405 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,805 | ₹7,205 | ₹7,805 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,405 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,405 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,805 | ₹7,805 | ₹7,805 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,080 | ₹7,080 | ₹7,080 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,505 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,505 |
| 11 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 07 Jul | ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 |
| 06 Jul | ₹5,805 | ₹5,805 | ₹5,805 |
| 25 Jun | ₹6,405 | ₹5,705 | ₹6,405 |
| 24 Jun | ₹5,695 | ₹5,695 | ₹5,695 |
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
Before carting Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Garhakota APMC logged this Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rate on 18 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.