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 | ₹7,465 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹6,200 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹9,549 / 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 ₹7,465 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹6,200 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹9,549 /quintal. Live prices of Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) from established markets of Varanasi are listed below.
This data was last updated on 21 September 2026.
| Date | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/09/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹6,569 | ₹6,569 | ₹6,569 |
| 19/09/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹7,519 | ₹7,631 | ₹7,527 |
| 14/09/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹7,480 | ₹8,130 | ₹7,697 |
| 13/09/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹7,450 | ₹7,450 | ₹7,450 |
| 12/09/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹7,675 | ₹8,993 | ₹8,236 |
| 02/09/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹8,624 | ₹8,624 | ₹8,624 |
| 31/08/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹6,900 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,550 |
| 29/08/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹8,050 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,050 |
| 27/08/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹7,925 | ₹8,075 | ₹7,975 |
| 26/08/2026 | Varanasi | Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) | OtherFAQ | ₹8,615 | ₹8,615 | ₹8,615 |
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11-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Based on 11 years of data, Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) prices in Varanasi typically peak in November (about 5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | ₹7,684 | ▲ 0.6% |
| September 2025 | ₹7,635 | ▼ 5.5% |
| September 2024 | ₹8,078 | ▲ 19.9% |
| September 2023 | ₹6,737 | ▲ 4.0% |
| September 2022 | ₹6,475 | ▼ 1.7% |
| September 2021 | ₹6,585 | ▲ 15.5% |
| September 2020 | ₹5,703 | ▼ 0.0% |
| September 2019 | ₹5,704 | ▼ 1.1% |
| September 2018 |
| ₹5,766 |
| ▼ 19.1% |
| September 2017 | ₹7,126 | ▼ 20.3% |
| September 2016 | ₹8,946 | — |
