In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Palakkad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Kabuli Chana(Chickpeas-White), clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,800 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Kabuli Chana(Chickpeas-White).
01What Put Palakkad Market APMC on Top Today
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,800
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityKabuli Chana(Chickpeas-White) (Kabuli Chana(Chickpeas-white))
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 0.7% below the period average and just 10.0% 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 Kabuli Chana(Chickpeas-White) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Palakkad Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹10,800 |
| 2 Dhamnod APMC | ₹8,405 |
| 3 Badnagar APMC | ₹8,165 |
| 4 Harda APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Indore APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Shujalpur APMC | ₹7,410 |
| 7 Manawar APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 8 Dhar APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Rajula APMC | ₹5,325 |
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 ₹5,475 (102.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Kabuli Chana(Chickpeas-White) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Kabuli Chana(Chickpeas-White) prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹9,500 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹10,880. 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 | ₹12,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,800 | ₹11,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,800 | ₹10,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,800 | ₹11,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,100 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Kabuli Chana(Chickpeas-White), though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Palakkad Market APMC set the pace for Kabuli Chana(Chickpeas-White). 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.