As fresh arrivals settled on 12 Sep 2026, Varanasi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Dal Mix, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,738 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Dal Mix Rate
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,729
- Lowest Price Today₹8,942
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,738
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityDal Mix (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 6.1% below the period average and just 21.4% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Dal Mix rates across active mandis for 12 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Varanasi APMC Leader | ₹9,738 |
| 2 Lucknow APMC | ₹8,135 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Dal Mix.
The ₹1,603 (19.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Dal Mix prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹12,394, with the average around ₹10,368. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | ₹10,729 | ₹8,942 | ₹9,738 |
| 31 Aug | ₹12,360 | ₹12,360 | ₹12,360 |
| 26 Aug | ₹12,360 | ₹12,360 | ₹12,360 |
| 24 Aug | ₹11,812 | ₹11,298 | ₹11,572 |
| 23 Aug | ₹12,394 | ₹10,813 | ₹11,605 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,570 | ₹6,975 | ₹8,368 |
| 27 Jul | ₹11,880 | ₹11,507 | ₹11,566 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹11,880 | ₹10,200 | ₹11,400 |
| 26 Jun | ₹11,469 | ₹10,857 | ₹11,225 |
| 25 Jun | ₹11,742 | ₹11,714 | ₹11,727 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
If you're chasing the best rate for Dal Mix today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Sep 2026, Varanasi APMC set the pace for Dal Mix. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.