Question 1

What is the current average price of Red Gram in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Red Gram in Kerala is currently ₹5,250 per quintal (₹52.50/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Red Gram available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Red Gram is ₹1,950 per quintal in Thiruvananthapuram Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Red Gram being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Red Gram is recorded at ₹15,700 per quintal in Alappuzha Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Red Gram prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 12 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Red Gram prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions in Kerala, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Red Gram?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹5,250, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which districts in Kerala have the best Red Gram rates?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Thiruvananthapuram	2	₹1,950	₹3,000	₹2,500
Kasaragod	1	₹2,700	₹2,900	₹2,800
Malappuram	2	₹2,900	₹4,000	₹3,275
Kollam	2	₹3,000	₹4,500	₹3,913
Alappuzha	5	₹3,350	₹15,700	₹7,714

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Red GramOther	Chengannur	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹6000	₹6500	₹6500	2016-01-20
Red GramOther	Aroor	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹14200	₹14400	₹14300	2016-01-19
Red GramOther	Alappuzha	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹15500	₹15700	₹15600	2016-01-16
Red GramOther	Cherthala	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3350	₹3500	₹3400	2015-06-10
Red GramHybrid	Cherthala	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹5200	₹5700	₹5400	2013-12-19
Red GramLocal	Cherthala	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹4850	₹5300	₹5000	2013-11-27
Red GramOther	Manjeri	Malappuram, Kerala	₹2900	₹4000	₹3300	2013-10-07
Red GramOther	Punalur	Kollam, Kerala	₹3800	₹4400	₹4000	2011-07-25
Red GramOther	Harippad	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3700	₹4000	₹3800	2011-01-17
Red GramOther	Kollam	Kollam, Kerala	₹4300	₹4500	₹4400	2010-12-08

Red Gram Mandi Prices Today in Kerala

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