Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Sep 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Lamlong Bazaar APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Masur Dal Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Masur Dal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 3.7% below the period average and just 13.6% 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 Masur Dal rates across active mandis for 18 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Siliguri APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Habra APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 3 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,550 |
| 4 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Dasda APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Powayan APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹7,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹5,100 (68.9%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Lamlong Bazaar APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹9,862. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
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 Masur Dal 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 18 Sep 2026, Masur Dal traded at this rate in Lamlong Bazaar APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.