Checking the day's mandi numbers for 24 Aug 2026, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) was quoted at ₹3,840 per quintal in Akola APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Akola APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,840
- Lowest Price Today₹3,840
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,840
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) is about 36.8% below the period average, sitting just 54.0% 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
The table below lines up Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where Akola APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹12,600 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹12,250 |
| 3 Ponnur APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 4 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 Pune APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 6 Movva (HQ-Kuchipudi) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Penamaluru (HQ-Kankipadu) APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 9 Malkapur APMC | ₹9,175 |
| 10 Indore APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Karmala APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 12 Pedana APMC | ₹8,600 |
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).
A spread of ₹4,000 (46.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) prices at Akola APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹8,340, with the average around ₹6,079. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹3,840 | ₹3,840 | ₹3,840 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,340 | ₹8,340 | ₹8,340 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,805 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,402 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,405 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,252 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,105 | ₹6,105 | ₹6,105 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,955 | ₹5,525 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,205 | ₹5,005 | ₹6,105 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,305 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,305 | ₹7,402 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹5,705 | ₹7,100 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,790 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,350 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,350 |
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
Selling Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rate at Akola APMC on 24 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.