In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Oct 2026, Lucknow APMC stood at the front of the pack for Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali), clocking the day's best rate at ₹13,367 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) leader.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) Rate
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,573
- Lowest Price Today₹11,939
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,367
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityPegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) (Other)
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 45.6% above the period average and just 1.5% 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 Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) 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 | ₹13,367 |
| 2 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹13,241 |
| 3 Hapur APMC | ₹12,403 |
| 4 Meerut APMC | ₹11,588 |
| 5 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹10,650 |
| 6 Rampur APMC | ₹10,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹2,867 (27.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹13,573, with the average around ₹9,184. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹13,573 | ₹11,939 | ₹13,367 |
| 17 Oct | ₹12,535 | ₹12,101 | ₹12,318 |
| 14 Oct | ₹12,900 | ₹7,000 | ₹10,190 |
| 13 Oct | ₹12,600 | ₹7,001 | ₹10,974 |
| 12 Oct | ₹11,950 | ₹11,950 | ₹11,950 |
| 23 Sep | ₹11,950 | ₹8,200 | ₹10,345 |
| 22 Sep | ₹11,300 | ₹11,300 | ₹11,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹11,900 | ₹6,401 | ₹9,362 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,950 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,858 |
| 17 Sep | ₹12,005 | ₹11,527 | ₹11,969 |
| 15 Sep | ₹11,600 | ₹6,300 | ₹9,640 |
| 14 Sep | ₹11,550 | ₹7,950 | ₹10,405 |
| 13 Sep | ₹11,301 | ₹7,650 | ₹10,390 |
| 12 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹11,600 | ₹5,801 | ₹9,575 |
| 05 Sep | ₹12,989 | ₹12,989 | ₹12,989 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹11,600 | ₹7,101 | ₹9,195 |
| 30 Aug | ₹11,412 | ₹5,773 | ₹8,188 |
| 29 Aug | ₹11,600 | ₹5,650 | ₹8,306 |
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
When picking where to sell Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Lucknow APMC set the pace for Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali). 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.