Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Kalyan APMC stood at the front of the pack for Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole), clocking the day's best rate at ₹13,000 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) Price
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,500
- Lowest Price Today₹12,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) (Mogan Medium)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day 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 11.1% above the period average, sitting just 3.7% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kalyan APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) prices at Kalyan APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹13,500, with the average around ₹11,704. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 10 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,500 |
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
Going to the top Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Kalyan APMC led Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) on 18 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.