Based on what the markets reported on 20 Aug 2026, Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityPegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Here's where today's Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) is about 25.1% below the period average, sitting just 36.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chorichora APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Saharanpur APMC | ₹11,922 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹11,600 |
| 4 Navsari APMC | ₹11,250 |
| 5 Azamgarh APMC | ₹10,858 |
| 6 Sultanpur APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 7 Jaunpur APMC | ₹10,411 |
| 8 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹10,299 |
| 9 Agra APMC | ₹10,156 |
| 10 Bareilly APMC | ₹9,857 |
| 11 Surat APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Shahjahanpur APMC | ₹9,123 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali).
At ₹2,877 (31.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹12,560, with the average around ₹10,679. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹12,333 | ₹12,333 | ₹12,333 |
| 31 Jul | ₹12,024 | ₹8,100 | ₹9,064 |
| 27 Jul | ₹12,037 | ₹12,037 | ₹12,037 |
| 26 Jul | ₹12,152 | ₹11,868 | ₹11,881 |
| 15 Jul | ₹12,560 | ₹11,101 | ₹11,764 |
| 03 Jul | ₹10,400 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,400 |
| 30 Jun | ₹12,191 | ₹8,100 | ₹9,233 |
| 29 Jun | ₹10,985 | ₹10,985 | ₹10,985 |
| 26 Jun | ₹11,095 | ₹11,095 | ₹11,095 |
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 headline Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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 sum up, this was the Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) rate at Varanasi APMC on 20 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.