Here's the 29 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Palakkad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole), clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,600 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
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) (Black Gram Dal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) is about 3.7% below the period average, sitting just 18.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 29 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 | ₹12,600 |
| 2 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 3 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Divi (HQ-Avanigadda) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 6 Karjat APMC | ₹8,350 |
| 7 Parchur APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 8 Pedana APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Dahod APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Venkatagiri APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 11 Ipur APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 12 Palakonda APMC | ₹7,500 |
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.
The ₹5,100 (68.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
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 ₹13,086. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹14,500 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,900 |
| 24 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,600 |
| 23 Aug | ₹14,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,600 |
| 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 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Palakkad Market APMC led Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) on 29 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.