Checking the day's mandi numbers for 22 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹8,975 per quintal in Tulsipur APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Masur Dal Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,300
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,975
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Masur Dal is about 1.5% above the period average — just 12.9% 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 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Siliguri APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Kalipur APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 4 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 5 Pandua APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 6 Habra APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 7 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 8 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹9,970 |
| 9 Durgapur APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 10 Asansol APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 11 Kanchanpur APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 12 Balrampur APMC | ₹9,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Masur Dal.
At ₹3,500 (38.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Masur Dal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Tulsipur APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹10,300, with the average around ₹8,844. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,975 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,591 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,571 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,392 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,638 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,291 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,492 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,765 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,561 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,100 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,959 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,100 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,672 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹8,350 | ₹8,868 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
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
Selling Masur Dal well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Tulsipur APMC logged this Masur Dal rate on 22 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.