In the mandi rate roundup for 21 Aug 2026, Palakkad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole), clocking the day's best rate at ₹13,800 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,500
- Lowest Price Today₹13,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,800
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) (Black Gram Dal)
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 5.5% above the period average and just 11.0% 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
This table ranks Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rates across active mandis for 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹13,800 |
| 2 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,970 |
| 3 Pune APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 4 Veraval APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 5 Rajkot APMC | ₹8,775 |
| 6 Paatan APMC | ₹8,465 |
| 7 Visavadar APMC | ₹7,990 |
| 8 Kota APMC | ₹6,400 |
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 ₹7,400 (115.6%) 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 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 ₹13,085. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹14,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹14,300 |
| 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 |
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
The day's best Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Bottom line: on 21 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.