Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Aug 2026, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) was quoted at ₹4,855 per quintal in Sagar APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Sagar APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,855
- Lowest Price Today₹4,855
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,855
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) (Urda/Urd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) is about 33.5% below the period average, sitting just 48.9% 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
This table ranks Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalyan APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹12,800 |
| 3 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 4 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹10,100 |
| 5 Sindhanur APMC | ₹10,065 |
| 6 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Pune APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 8 Ponnur APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 9 Movva (HQ-Kuchipudi) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 10 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Veraval APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 12 Penamaluru (HQ-Kankipadu) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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 ₹4,000 (44.4%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) prices at Sagar APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹7,301. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹4,855 | ₹4,855 | ₹4,855 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,905 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,905 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
| 10 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 09 Jul | ₹7,350 | ₹5,105 | ₹7,350 |
| 06 Jul | ₹6,750 | ₹6,750 | ₹6,750 |
| 02 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 29 Jun | ₹7,805 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,805 |
| 27 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹7,000 |
| 25 Jun | ₹7,575 | ₹7,575 | ₹7,575 |
| 19 Jun | ₹6,615 | ₹6,615 | ₹6,615 |
| 18 Jun | ₹7,555 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,555 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
To sum up, this was the Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rate at Sagar APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.