In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) was quoted at ₹10,065 per quintal in Sindhanur APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,065
- Lowest Price Today₹10,065
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,065
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) (Black Gram (Whole))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 5-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 5-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) about 5.1% above the period average, and just 0.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹13,900 |
| 2 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹10,100 |
| 3 Sindhanur APMC | ₹10,065 |
| 4 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Ponnur APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 6 Movva (HQ-Kuchipudi) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 7 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Veraval APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 9 Rajkot APMC | ₹8,550 |
| 10 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Visavadar APMC | ₹8,130 |
| 12 Pedana APMC | ₹7,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹6,000 (75.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 5-Day Trend
Over the last 5 days, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) prices at Sindhanur APMC ranged between ₹9,040 and ₹10,095, with the average around ₹9,576. 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 | ₹10,065 | ₹10,065 | ₹10,065 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,095 | ₹10,095 | ₹10,095 |
| 16 Jul | ₹9,590 | ₹9,590 | ₹9,590 |
| 13 Jul | ₹9,090 | ₹9,090 | ₹9,090 |
| 04 Jul | ₹9,040 | ₹9,040 | ₹9,040 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) was priced at this level in Sindhanur APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.