As the 18 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Lucknow APMC stood at the front of the pack for Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal), clocking the day's best rate at ₹20,428 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal) Rate
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,428
- Lowest Price Today₹20,428
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,428
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityGreen Gram Dal(Moong Dal) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 119.6% above the period average and just 8.7% 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 Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Lucknow APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹20,428 |
| 2 Asansol APMC | ₹12,565 |
| 3 Meerut APMC | ₹12,436 |
| 4 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹11,138 |
| 5 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹10,581 |
| 6 Saharanpur APMC | ₹9,425 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal).
At ₹11,003 (116.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal) prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹3,750 and ₹22,381, with the average around ₹9,302. 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 Oct | ₹20,428 | ₹20,428 | ₹20,428 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,150 | ₹10,150 | ₹10,150 |
| 14 Oct | ₹12,200 | ₹9,128 | ₹10,024 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,151 | ₹8,900 | ₹8,944 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,750 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,864 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,950 | ₹8,975 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,546 | ₹8,546 | ₹8,546 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹8,862 |
| 17 Sep | ₹12,937 | ₹12,937 | ₹12,937 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,347 | ₹8,347 | ₹8,347 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,200 | ₹4,610 | ₹7,440 |
| 13 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,850 | ₹4,500 | ₹8,298 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,701 | ₹8,900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹12,424 | ₹8,650 | ₹9,032 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,101 | ₹4,400 | ₹7,208 |
| 29 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,751 |
| 26 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹8,675 | ₹8,729 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,850 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,550 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,425 | ₹8,160 | ₹8,766 |
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 Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Lucknow APMC set the pace for Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal). 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.