Turning to the 31 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 ₹13,500 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) leader.
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₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 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 3.1% above the period average and just 12.9% 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 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹13,500 |
| 2 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 3 Bengaluru APMC | ₹12,250 |
| 4 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Ponnur APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 6 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 7 Pune APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Movva (HQ-Kuchipudi) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Kalyan APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 11 Paatan APMC | ₹8,575 |
| 12 Ahilyanagar APMC | ₹8,550 |
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.
That ₹4,950 (57.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
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 ₹13,097. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,300 |
| 31 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,800 | ₹13,500 |
| 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 |
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 31 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.