Across the reporting yards on 18 Sep 2026, Kottayam Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole), clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,400 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) Rate
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,600
- Lowest Price Today₹11,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityBlack Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) (Black Gram (Whole))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 4.0% above the period average and just 8.8% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kottayam Market APMC Leader | ₹12,400 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹12,100 |
| 3 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Ponnur APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 5 APMC Pune APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 6 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Movva (HQ-Kuchipudi) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Veraval APMC | ₹9,275 |
| 9 Botad APMC | ₹9,040 |
| 10 Zaheerabad APMC | ₹8,629 |
| 11 Kareli APMC | ₹8,501 |
| 12 Junagadh APMC | ₹8,500 |
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.
At ₹3,900 (45.9%), 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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) prices at Kottayam Market APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹13,600, with the average around ₹11,927. 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 Sep | ₹13,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹13,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹13,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹13,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 12 Sep | ₹13,200 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹13,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹13,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹13,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹13,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 31 Aug | ₹13,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹13,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 22 Aug | ₹13,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹13,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹13,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹13,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹13,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹13,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹13,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹13,600 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹13,200 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,400 |
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
For Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole), the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Sep 2026, Kottayam Market APMC set the pace for Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.