Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹7,890 per quintal in Agra APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹8,493
- Lowest Price Today₹7,668
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,890
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Masur Dal is about 0.4% below the period average — just 34.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Masur Dal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹13,800 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹12,451 |
| 4 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 5 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 6 Pandua APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 7 English Bazar APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 8 Habra APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 9 Imphal APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 11 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹9,950 |
| 12 Bareilly APMC | ₹9,860 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Masur Dal.
That ₹3,940 (40.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Masur Dal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Masur Dal prices at Agra APMC ranged between ₹6,091 and ₹12,011, with the average around ₹7,920. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹8,493 | ₹7,668 | ₹7,890 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,310 | ₹8,253 | ₹8,805 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,005 | ₹7,005 | ₹7,005 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,601 | ₹8,074 | ₹8,522 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹12,011 | ₹9,270 | ₹10,706 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,091 | ₹6,091 | ₹6,091 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,745 | ₹7,745 | ₹7,745 |
| 07 Jul | ₹8,595 | ₹7,714 | ₹8,040 |
| 06 Jul | ₹7,110 | ₹7,110 | ₹7,110 |
| 30 Jun | ₹8,600 | ₹8,069 | ₹8,531 |
| 17 Jun | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
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
The headline Masur Dal rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Masur Dal changed hands at this rate in Agra APMC on 17 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.