In the mandi rate roundup for 21 Oct 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹9,240 per quintal in Gorakhpur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Masur Dal Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,750
- Lowest Price Today₹7,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,240
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 28.7% above the period average and just 6.2% 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
Here's how Masur Dal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Siliguri APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Nadia APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 3 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Saharanpur APMC | ₹10,987 |
| 5 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,700 |
| 6 Bilaspur APMC | ₹9,981 |
| 7 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹9,240 |
| 8 Balrampur APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Bareilly APMC | ₹8,546 |
| 10 Varanasi APMC | ₹8,402 |
| 11 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 12 DADRI APMC | ₹7,213 |
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 ₹5,287 (73.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Masur Dal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Masur Dal prices at Gorakhpur APMC ranged between ₹6,522 and ₹9,850, with the average around ₹7,181. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹9,750 | ₹7,200 | ₹9,240 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,850 | ₹9,850 | ₹9,850 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,872 | ₹6,522 | ₹6,791 |
| 30 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,796 | ₹6,796 | ₹6,796 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,850 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,850 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 26 Jul | ₹6,950 | ₹6,950 | ₹6,950 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,715 | ₹6,715 | ₹6,715 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,922 | ₹6,922 | ₹6,922 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹6,522 | ₹6,522 | ₹6,522 |
| 29 Jun | ₹6,850 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,850 |
| 24 Jun | ₹6,893 | ₹6,893 | ₹6,893 |
| 20 Jun | ₹6,932 | ₹6,932 | ₹6,932 |
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 day's best Masur Dal rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 Oct 2026, Masur Dal traded at this rate in Gorakhpur 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.