In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 2026, Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) was quoted at ₹8,138 per quintal in Sagar APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,138
- Lowest Price Today₹8,138
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,138
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityRed Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) (Arhar Dal(Tur))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) about 13.4% above the period average, and just 0.6% 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
Here's how Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Neeleswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹14,400 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹12,300 |
| 3 Kanigiri APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 4 Sagar APMC | ₹8,138 |
| 5 Podili APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 6 Sindhanur APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 7 Macharla APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 APMC Latur APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 10 Lingasugur APMC | ₹7,850 |
| 11 Suryapeta APMC | ₹7,828 |
| 12 Jaykissan Krushi Uttpan Khajgi Bazar, Khamgaon, Dist Buldhana APMC | ₹7,778 |
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.
The ₹6,622 (85.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) prices at Sagar APMC ranged between ₹5,400 and ₹8,186, with the average around ₹7,179. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹8,138 | ₹8,138 | ₹8,138 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,515 | ₹6,515 | ₹6,515 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,295 | ₹6,295 | ₹6,295 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,725 | ₹6,725 | ₹6,725 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,086 | ₹6,760 | ₹8,086 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,128 | ₹8,128 | ₹8,128 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,805 | ₹6,805 | ₹6,805 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,225 | ₹7,225 | ₹7,225 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,186 | ₹6,200 | ₹8,186 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,855 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,855 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,180 | ₹7,005 | ₹8,180 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,165 | ₹6,800 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,852 | ₹7,852 | ₹7,852 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,005 | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Jul | ₹7,817 | ₹6,305 | ₹7,817 |
| 10 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,405 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,850 | ₹5,850 | ₹5,850 |
| 29 Jun | ₹6,505 | ₹6,505 | ₹6,505 |
| 27 Jun | ₹7,764 | ₹7,764 | ₹7,764 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Sagar APMC reported Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) at this level on 17 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.