Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) market prices in Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh. Check the latest report on price trends across various markets of Varanasi.
| Commodity | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) |
| Average Price | ₹7,424 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹6,200 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹10,095 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Varanasi district.
According to latest info, the average price of Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) in Varanasi district is ₹7,424 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹6,200 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹10,095 /quintal. Live prices of Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) from established markets of Varanasi are listed below.
This data was last updated on 2 August 2026.
| Date | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹7,981 | ₹7,981 | ₹7,981 |
| 31/07/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹8,300 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,300 |
| 30/07/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 29/07/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹7,015 | ₹7,850 | ₹7,054 |
| 28/07/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹7,525 | ₹7,525 | ₹7,525 |
| 27/07/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹8,393 | ₹8,393 | ₹8,393 |
| 24/07/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹7,300 | ₹7,974 | ₹7,756 |
| 22/07/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 15/07/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹7,950 | ₹7,950 | ₹7,950 |
| 30/06/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹7,160 | ₹9,250 | ₹7,331 |
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10-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Based on 10 years of data, Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) prices in Varanasi typically peak in November (about 6% above the annual average) and bottom out in April (roughly 5% below). Historically, selling around November has fetched better rates.
Record monthly average (high)
₹10,486/quintal
November 2016
Highest single-day price
₹11,000/quintal
November 2016 · Varanasi
Record monthly average (low)
₹5,222/quintal
June 2018
In records going back to 2016, the highest monthly average for Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) in Varanasi was ₹10,486/quintal in November 2016, while the weakest month on record is June 2018 (₹5,222/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | ₹7,981 | ▲ 6.4% |
| August 2025 | ₹7,498 | ▼ 4.7% |
| August 2024 | ₹7,872 | ▲ 21.3% |
| August 2023 | ₹6,487 | ▼ 1.4% |
| August 2022 | ₹6,581 | ▲ 4.0% |
| August 2021 | ₹6,328 | ▲ 8.9% |
| August 2020 | ₹5,811 | ▲ 2.0% |
| August 2019 | ₹5,695 | ▼ 0.7% |
| August 2018 | ₹5,737 |
| ▼ 17.8% |
| August 2017 | ₹6,977 | — |
