Turning to the 17 Aug 2026 APMC board, Palakkad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole), clocking the day's best rate at ₹13,900 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,500
- Lowest Price Today₹13,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) (Black Gram (Whole))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 6.5% above the period average and just 10.3% 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
The table below lines up Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Palakkad Market 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 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 3 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 4 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Pune APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Ponnur APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 7 Movva (HQ-Kuchipudi) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Sihora APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Rajkot APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 10 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Divi (HQ-Avanigadda) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 12 Parchur APMC | ₹8,250 |
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.
At ₹5,650 (68.5%), 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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹10,800 and ₹15,500, with the average around ₹13,050. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹14,500 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹14,500 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹14,500 | ₹13,500 | ₹14,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹14,500 | ₹13,500 | ₹14,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹14,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹14,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹14,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹12,800 | ₹13,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹12,800 | ₹13,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,300 |
| 25 Jul | ₹15,500 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹15,500 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,300 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole), though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Palakkad 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.