Today's Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) Mandi Price — Akola, Maharashtra
APMC Akola · 24 September 2026
Today's Modal Price
APMC Akola · 24 September 2026
Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) Mandi Price
₹9,170
About ₹92/kg
₹8,250
₹9,705
₹115-147/kg
Today's Mandi Update
Akola, Maharashtra · 2 mandis reporting
Today the price of Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) at APMC Akola mandi (Akola, Maharashtra) is ₹9,170/quintal, or about ₹92/kg. Today's price ranged from ₹8,250 to ₹9,705 per quintal, ₹1,670 higher than yesterday. In Akola district, APMC Akot mandi is paying more: ₹9,500/quintal. Across Maharashtra, Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) is selling today from ₹7,200 (APMC Karjat ) to ₹9,000 (APMC Nagpur ), across 2 mandis. Over the last 30 days the average price was ₹8,372/quintal, with a high of ₹9,170 and a low of ₹7,500/quintal. This mandi price is the wholesale rate — the actual retail price is usually 25–60% higher, around ₹115–₹147/kg. All prices come from the daily bulletins of the Government of India's Agmarknet and eNAM portals and are updated every evening.
Last 30 Days Trend
Over the last 30 days, the price of Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) at APMC Akola ranged between ₹7,500–₹9,170 per quintal. It touched its monthly high on 24 September 2026. Prices have moved up and down somewhat in recent days.
Weekly Summary
Monthly Summary
Prices in Other Mandis (₹/quintal)
Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) Price per Kg, Quintal and Tonne
Farmers and buyers don't always think in quintals, so today's modal price of ₹9,170/quintal is converted into the quantities in which deals are usually made.
| Quantity | Today's Price |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | ₹92 |
| 5 kg | ₹459 |
| 10 kg | ₹917 |
| 20 kg (crate) | ₹1,834 |
| 50 kg | ₹4,585 |
| 1 quintal (100 kg) | ₹9,170 |
| 1 tonne (1,000 kg) | ₹91,700 |
Today's Price at APMC Akola vs. the Last 30 Days
Today's modal price is ₹1,670/quintal higher than yesterday, and ₹798 above the 30-day average of ₹8,372/quintal. This month's highest price was ₹9,170/quintal and the lowest was ₹7,500/quintal.
Change from Yesterday
₹1,670 ▲
30-Day Average
₹8,372
Month's High
₹9,170
Month's Low
₹7,500
Price History for Recent Days
Below are the day-wise minimum, maximum and modal prices of Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) for the past few days, so you can track daily price changes.
| Date | Modal Price ₹ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 September 2026 | ₹9,170 | ₹1,670 |
| 19 September 2026 | ₹7,500 | — |
| 18 September 2026 | ₹7,500 | ₹1,250 |
| 17 September 2026 | ₹8,750 | ₹65 |
| 16 September 2026 | ₹8,685 | ₹185 |
| 15 September 2026 | ₹8,500 | ₹150 |
| 12 September 2026 | ₹8,650 | — |
Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) Prices Across Maharashtra Today
Today Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) is being sold in 2 mandis across Maharashtra. The highest price of ₹9,000/quintal was recorded at APMC Nagpur , Nagpur, and the lowest price of ₹7,200/quintal at APMC Karjat , Ahilyanagar. The average price across reporting mandis in the state is about ₹8,100/quintal.
Full Mandi List for Maharashtra
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| Crop | Mandi (APMC) | Modal Price ₹ | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Paithan | ₹7,001 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | Jalgaon Jamod(Aasalgaon) | ₹7,800 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Akola | ₹7,500 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | Varud(Rajura Bazar) | ₹8,545 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Mantha | ₹8,200 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Nandura | ₹8,671 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Hingoli | ₹8,252 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Dudhani | ₹8,781 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Malegaon | ₹6,600 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | Sant Namdev Krushi Bazar, Tal Sengaon Dist Hingoli | ₹8,500 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Amarawati | ₹8,835 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Pachora | ₹7,851 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Khamgaon | ₹5,300 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Shegaon | ₹8,600 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Wardha | ₹8,100 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Umared | ₹8,150 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Savner | ₹8,475 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Chandur Railway | ₹8,450 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Ahilyanagar | ₹7,500 | — |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | APMC Murtizapur | ₹8,395 | — |
Wholesale vs. Retail: The Real Price of Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) in Akola
This price of ₹92/kg is the mandi's wholesale modal price — the rate at which most deals happened in the mandi. It is not the price you pay at a vegetable market, grocery shop or quick-commerce app.
On its way from the mandi to your home, produce usually passes through a commission agent, a wholesaler and a retailer, with margins, loading, packing, transport and 8–15% wastage added at each stage. As a general rule, retail prices run 25–60% above the mandi modal price. So at today's ₹92/kg, the retail price in Akola is expected to be about ₹115–₹147/kg, and it can be even higher on quick-commerce apps.
If you are a bulk buyer — a hotel, canteen, food processor or FPO — the mandi price is your starting point for negotiation, not your final cost.
Main Factors Behind Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) Price Changes
1. Arrivals (supply)
Prices soften when arrivals are high, and climb quickly as soon as arrivals drop.
2. Weather and crop cycle
When rain or a heatwave suddenly cuts arrivals, prices jump sharply.
3. Quality and grade
A-grade, uniformly sized Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) can fetch a much higher price than a mixed lot.
4. Transport and fuel costs
Diesel prices and distance to the mandi directly affect a truck's landed cost and the final price.
5. Demand nearby
When demand rises in neighbouring cities and mandis, local prices get pulled up too.
6. MSP (Minimum Support Price)
Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) is covered by the Minimum Support Price (MSP), a floor rate set by the government — although the daily mandi price can still move above or below it.
Seasonal Price Pattern for Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole)
Based on the typical crop-cycle trend — expect some variation each year
Prices highest
Low-arrival months
Prices softest
Main arrival season
Prices mainly depend on that day's arrivals at the mandi, demand and the weather — prices soften when arrivals rise and firm up when they fall.
Farmer's Net Realisation Calculator
Estimate the money you take home from the mandi price
Adjust Your Costs
The mandi price is a gross price. The amount the farmer takes home after commission, market fee, loading, packing and transport is shown below.
Estimated Take-Home Amount
₹86,032
Net per Quintal
₹8,603
Total Deductions
₹5,668
6% of gross
Gross Value
₹91,700
Quantity
10 quintal
Full Deduction Breakdown
Deduction rates are estimates and vary by mandi, crop and season. Confirm the exact market fee and HRDF with your state agricultural marketing board and commission agent.
Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) Price Difference by Grade
On Agmarknet most deals are recorded under the general variety ("Other"), which hides the real difference at the gate. In practice, uniformly sized, fresh A-grade produce fetches more than the modal price, while mixed, old or blemished produce sells for less. Sorting and grading before the auction is the cheapest way to move up the day's price range.
| Grade / Variety | Difference from Modal Price |
|---|---|
| A-grade | +₹200 to +₹500 |
| Standard / Other | Around the modal price |
| Desi / local variety | −₹100 to −₹300 |
| B-grade / mixed | −₹300 to −₹600 |
About APMC Akola Mandi
- Mandi
- APMC Akola
- Regulator
- Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board
- District
- Akola
- State
- Maharashtra
- Usual Auction Hours
- Early morning, usually 6:00–11:00 am
Other mandis in Akola: Akola APMC, Barshi Takli APMC, Murtizapur APMC
How to Sell Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) at APMC Akola
- 1Reach the mandi before the auction starts and unload your produce.
- 2Arrange the produce by grade at the assigned platform spot.
- 3Register your lot with a licensed commission agent (arhtiya).
- 4Take part in the open auction and try to get the best price.
- 5Always collect the sale slip (parchi) showing weight, price and deductions.
Payment is settled through the commission agent. Carry ID and, if needed, land/produce documents, and check whether an eNAM electronic auction is running — it often brings in more buyers.
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Data Source and Update Frequency
The mandi prices on this page come from the Government of India's Agmarknet (Directorate of Marketing and Inspection) and eNAM portals. Prices are updated on working days, usually between 6 and 10 pm after mandis report the day's auctions. No new data is recorded on public holidays or days with no trading at the mandi — gaps in the history table are non-trading days, not missing data. All prices are indicative wholesale prices; always confirm the price with the mandi before making a deal.