Reading today's price tape for 21 Aug 2026, Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) was quoted at ₹12,300 per quintal in Palakkad Market APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Palakkad Market APMC on Top Today
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityRed Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) (Arhar Dal(Tur))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) is about 0.1% above the period average, sitting just 12.1% 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 21 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 Tanduru APMC Leader | ₹16,718 |
| 2 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹14,400 |
| 3 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹12,300 |
| 4 Malkapur APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 5 Hinganghat APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 6 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 7 Amarawati APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 Jalana APMC | ₹8,171 |
| 9 APMC Latur APMC | ₹8,140 |
| 10 Podili APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Macharla APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 12 Khamgaon APMC | ₹8,100 |
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.
The ₹8,618 (106.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹11,000 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹12,291. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,100 |
| 18 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹11,300 | ₹12,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹11,300 | ₹12,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹11,800 | ₹12,700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹11,800 | ₹12,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹11,800 | ₹12,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹11,400 | ₹12,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹11,400 | ₹12,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹11,400 | ₹12,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,300 |
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 day's best Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
All told, this is where Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) stood at Palakkad Market APMC on 21 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.