As the 19 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Palakkad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole), clocking the day's best rate at ₹14,300 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole), making it the day's standout.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) Rate
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹13,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) (Black Gram (Whole))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 9.6% above the period average and just 7.7% 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 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹14,300 |
| 2 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 3 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹10,300 |
| 4 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Ponnur APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 6 Pune APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 7 Movva (HQ-Kuchipudi) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Veraval APMC | ₹9,035 |
| 9 Penamaluru (HQ-Kankipadu) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Pedana APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Parchur APMC | ₹8,500 |
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 ₹5,800 (68.2%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
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 ₹13,048. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹14,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,800 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 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.