In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Aug 2026, Kustagi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Green Gram(Moong)(Whole), clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,099 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Green Gram(Moong)(Whole) Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,300
- Lowest Price Today₹8,920
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,099
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityGreen Gram(Moong)(Whole) (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 4.6% below the period average and just 13.3% 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 Green Gram(Moong)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kustagi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kustagi APMC Leader | ₹9,099 |
| 2 Jarar APMC | ₹8,768 |
| 3 Payakaraopeta APMC | ₹8,758 |
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.
At ₹341 (3.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Green Gram(Moong)(Whole) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Green Gram(Moong)(Whole) prices at Kustagi APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹10,500, with the average around ₹9,536. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹8,920 | ₹9,099 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,853 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹9,260 | ₹9,313 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,480 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,311 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,038 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,079 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,250 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,088 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,333 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,574 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,800 | ₹9,800 |
| 02 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,678 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,400 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,227 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,500 | ₹10,200 | ₹10,329 |
| 29 Jul | ₹10,200 | ₹10,200 | ₹10,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,350 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,118 |
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
Selling Green Gram(Moong)(Whole) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Aug 2026, Kustagi APMC set the pace for Green Gram(Moong)(Whole). 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.