In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 2026, Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) was quoted at ₹7,700 per quintal in Akola APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Akola APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,995
- Lowest Price Today₹5,655
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityRed Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 0.4% below the period average and just 8.2% 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 Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Akola APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Jaykissan Krushi Uttpan Khajgi Bazar, Khamgaon, Dist Buldhana APMC | ₹7,778 |
| 12 Nagpur APMC | ₹7,737 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole).
The ₹6,663 (86.1%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) prices at Akola APMC ranged between ₹5,655 and ₹8,390, with the average around ₹7,731. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹7,995 | ₹5,655 | ₹7,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,990 | ₹6,100 | ₹7,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,990 | ₹6,350 | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,995 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,075 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,055 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,975 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,650 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,990 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,780 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,950 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,065 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,995 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,995 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,550 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,165 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,050 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,025 | ₹8,025 | ₹8,025 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,980 | ₹6,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,280 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,160 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,995 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,930 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,630 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,135 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,075 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,995 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,780 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,320 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,175 |
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
Before carting Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach 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
Net-net, Akola APMC posted this Red Gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) rate on 17 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.