Going by the latest APMC figures for 25 Aug 2026, Palakkad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole), clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,800 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) today.
01What Put Palakkad Market APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,500
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,800
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityRed Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) (Arhar Dal(Tur))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) about 4.1% above the period average, and just 8.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) rates across the markets that reported on 25 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 | ₹12,800 |
| 2 Kanigiri APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 3 Podili APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 4 Macharla APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 5 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Guntakal APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Tadipatri APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 9 Gooti APMC | ₹5,700 |
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 ₹7,100 (124.6%) 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 Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹11,000 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹12,300. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,300 |
| 23 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,300 |
| 22 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,300 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Palakkad Market APMC was the market to beat for Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) on 25 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.