Pulling together the 17 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,600 per quintal in Baran APMC. This is one of several Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,700
- Lowest Price Today₹6,401
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) is about 14.5% below the period average — just 33.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Neeleswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹13,500 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹12,800 |
| 3 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 4 Bengaluru APMC | ₹12,250 |
| 5 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 6 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Pune APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 8 Ponnur APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 9 Movva (HQ-Kuchipudi) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 10 Indore APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 11 Sihora APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Rajkot APMC | ₹8,900 |
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 ₹4,600 (51.7%) 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 Baran APMC ranged between ₹4,801 and ₹9,900, with the average around ₹7,723. 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 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,401 | ₹6,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,001 | ₹6,820 | ₹7,440 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,902 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,551 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,825 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,376 | ₹7,401 | ₹7,940 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,680 | ₹6,180 | ₹6,480 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,350 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,701 | ₹6,301 | ₹7,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,601 | ₹6,901 | ₹7,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,501 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,201 | ₹5,040 | ₹7,620 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹5,201 | ₹6,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,101 | ₹5,501 | ₹6,850 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,199 | ₹5,801 | ₹7,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹6,001 | ₹7,225 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,951 | ₹5,707 | ₹7,380 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,601 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,575 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,201 | ₹5,801 | ₹7,550 |
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 day's best Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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 wrap up, Baran APMC logged this Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) rate on 17 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.