Turning to the 26 Aug 2026 APMC board, Varanasi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Dal Mix, clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,360 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Varanasi APMC on Top Today
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,360
- Lowest Price Today₹12,360
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,360
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityDal Mix (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 20.8% above the period average and just 0.3% 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
The table below lines up Dal Mix rates across the markets that reported on 26 Aug 2026, so you can see where Varanasi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Varanasi APMC Leader | ₹12,360 |
| 2 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹11,400 |
| 3 Mathura APMC | ₹9,698 |
| 4 Hapur APMC | ₹9,556 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Dal Mix.
At ₹2,804 (29.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Dal Mix matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Dal Mix prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹12,394, with the average around ₹10,232. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹12,360 | ₹12,360 | ₹12,360 |
| 24 Aug | ₹11,812 | ₹11,298 | ₹11,572 |
| 23 Aug | ₹12,394 | ₹10,813 | ₹11,605 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,570 | ₹6,975 | ₹8,368 |
| 27 Jul | ₹11,880 | ₹11,507 | ₹11,566 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹11,880 | ₹10,200 | ₹11,400 |
| 26 Jun | ₹11,469 | ₹10,857 | ₹11,225 |
| 25 Jun | ₹11,742 | ₹11,714 | ₹11,727 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Dal Mix yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 26 Aug 2026, Varanasi APMC set the pace for Dal Mix. 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.