With the 16 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹6,100 per quintal in Maudaha APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Masur Dal Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Masur Dal arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,100
- Lowest Price Today₹6,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
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.
This puts Masur Dal about 0.0% below the period average, and just 1.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Masur Dal rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Siliguri APMC Leader | ₹12,700 |
| 2 Kakching Market APMC | ₹11,750 |
| 3 Pandua APMC | ₹10,950 |
| 4 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,700 |
| 5 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 6 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Dasda APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Purulia APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 9 Bareilly APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 10 Balarampur APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 11 Mihipurwa APMC | ₹8,837 |
| 12 Banthara APMC | ₹8,281 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Masur Dal.
A spread of ₹4,419 (53.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Maudaha APMC ranged between ₹6,100 and ₹6,159, with the average around ₹6,101. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 26 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 23 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,159 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,117 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 26 Jul | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
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
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
The takeaway: Maudaha APMC reported Masur Dal at this level on 16 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.