Reading today's price tape for 20 Aug 2026, Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) was quoted at ₹7,750 per quintal in Basava Kalayana APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Basava Kalayana APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityRed Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) (Arhar (Whole))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) is about 1.3% above the period average, sitting just 8.5% 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
The table below lines up Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Basava Kalayana APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹13,100 |
| 2 Kanigiri APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 3 Dudhani APMC | ₹8,276 |
| 4 Podili APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 5 Macharla APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 6 Lingasugur APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 7 Akola APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 8 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Aurad Shahajani APMC | ₹7,850 |
| 10 Dhone APMC | ₹7,770 |
| 11 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Bhainsa APMC | ₹7,739 |
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.
A spread of ₹5,361 (69.3%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) prices at Basava Kalayana APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹8,471, with the average around ₹7,647. 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 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹6,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,940 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,883 | ₹6,400 | ₹7,450 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,840 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,665 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,750 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,822 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,840 | ₹3,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,950 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,991 | ₹4,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,050 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,050 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹7,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,040 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,186 | ₹4,499 | ₹7,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,166 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,210 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,000 |
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 Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) rate at Basava Kalayana 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.