Urad (Black Gram) Price Today in India - उड़द का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Urad (Black Gram) (उड़द) in India is ₹5,942 per quintal, up ₹142 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹3,350 to a maximum of ₹8,255 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Urad (Black Gram) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Urad (Black Gram) is grown mainly in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan. It is a pulse crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) season - Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct).

Urad (black gram) is the primary pulse for South Indian cuisine - every idli and dosa batter requires urad dal - making it one of the most price-sensitive pulses in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. India is both the world's largest producer and importer of urad, with Myanmar supplying 8-12 lakh tonnes annually.

Urad (Black Gram) MSP Kharif 2026-27 - ₹8,200/Quintal

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Urad (Black Gram) is ₹8,200 per quintal for Kharif 2026-27, announced by the Government of India on the recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). MSP is the floor price - government procurement agencies are obligated to buy at this rate, so you should never sell your urad (black gram) below ₹8,200/quintal. Today's market price of ₹5,942 is below MSP - consider selling to a government procurement centre at ₹8,200 instead of the open market. See the full Urad (Black Gram) MSP tracker with the year-on-year change and free alerts.

Why Urad (Black Gram) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the urad (black gram) harvest window helps you time sales.
  • Weather: Drought, floods, frost or unseasonal rain damage the crop and cut supply, pushing prices up; a bumper harvest pushes them down.
  • Government policy: MSP sets a price floor; export bans/permissions, buffer-stock release and import duty all move prices.
  • Demand: Festivals, processing-industry demand and export orders raise prices.
  • Grade & quality: Clean, dry, well-graded produce always fetches a premium over mixed lots.

How to Get the Best Price for Your Urad (Black Gram)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your urad (black gram) directly to buyers across India - farmers typically get 10-15% better prices than the local mandi.
  1. Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
  2. Grade and clean your urad (black gram) - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
  3. Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. Use a warehouse and a Kisan Credit Card loan to store and sell in the lean season.
  4. Use government procurement at MSP (₹8,200) if the market price falls below it.

Popular Urad (Black Gram) Varieties in India

  • LBG-752 (Andhra Pradesh - most popular)
  • Pant U-31 (Uttarakhand)
  • IPU-94-1 (early duration)
  • TU-94-2 (Tamil Nadu)
  • Mash-338 (Punjab)

Urad (Black Gram) Uses & End Markets

  • Urad dal (split) for dal tadka and soups
  • Idli and dosa batter - essential ingredient
  • Papad (urad papad) - large commercial use
  • Dal makhani (whole black urad)
  • Ayurvedic preparations for joint health

Grow Better Urad (Black Gram) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best urad (black gram) crop: choose a high-yield Urad (Black Gram) seed variety, base fertilizer on a soil health card, follow the right pest-control schedule, and irrigate efficiently with a subsidised drip system. See the crop calendar for the ideal sowing window.