In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Oct 2026, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) was quoted at ₹9,200 per quintal in APMC Akola APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,400
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBlack Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 14.6% above the period average and just 12.6% 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 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹14,700 |
| 2 Tanakpur APMC | ₹12,600 |
| 3 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 4 Bengaluru APMC | ₹11,900 |
| 5 Hospet APMC | ₹11,900 |
| 6 Deesa(Bhildi) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 7 Sami APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 8 APMC Dudhani APMC | ₹10,259 |
| 9 Zaheerabad APMC | ₹10,212 |
| 10 APMC Latur APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 11 Kadi APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹9,950 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹4,750 (47.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) prices at APMC Akola APMC ranged between ₹3,600 and ₹10,525, with the average around ₹8,029. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹9,400 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,400 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,850 | ₹9,850 | ₹9,850 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,250 | ₹9,465 | ₹9,860 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,300 | ₹9,645 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,410 | ₹8,410 | ₹8,410 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,710 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,505 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,525 | ₹10,525 | ₹10,525 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,050 | ₹9,050 | ₹9,050 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹4,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,311 | ₹8,311 | ₹8,311 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,555 | ₹6,555 | ₹6,555 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,505 | ₹4,505 | ₹4,505 |
| 04 Sep | ₹6,700 | ₹5,050 | ₹5,300 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
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 headline Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, APMC Akola APMC posted this Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.