Reading today's price tape for 24 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹8,216 per quintal in Banthara APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Masur Dal yards.
01What Put Banthara APMC on Top Today
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₹9,433
- Lowest Price Today₹7,675
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,216
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 0.7% above the period average — just 59.5% 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
This table ranks Masur Dal rates across active mandis for 24 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹14,500 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Kakching Market APMC | ₹11,750 |
| 4 Kalipur APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 5 Bahraich APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 6 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 8 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 9 Ranaghat APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Imphal APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Nadia APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 12 Chakdah APMC | ₹10,250 |
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.
That ₹4,250 (41.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Masur Dal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Banthara APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹20,286, with the average around ₹8,158. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹9,433 | ₹7,675 | ₹8,216 |
| 17 Aug | ₹13,156 | ₹8,692 | ₹8,936 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,464 | ₹8,464 | ₹8,464 |
| 11 Aug | ₹16,340 | ₹7,664 | ₹8,386 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,976 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,107 |
| 09 Aug | ₹10,699 | ₹7,130 | ₹7,745 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,927 | ₹6,927 | ₹6,927 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,251 | ₹7,119 | ₹8,187 |
| 30 Jul | ₹16,340 | ₹7,753 | ₹8,667 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,752 | ₹7,752 | ₹7,752 |
| 26 Jul | ₹8,734 | ₹8,211 | ₹8,332 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,438 | ₹8,145 | ₹8,331 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,505 | ₹8,505 | ₹8,505 |
| 22 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,294 |
| 21 Jul | ₹19,733 | ₹9,312 | ₹10,173 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,078 | ₹7,078 | ₹7,078 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,388 | ₹7,705 | ₹8,083 |
| 14 Jul | ₹10,530 | ₹8,186 | ₹8,612 |
| 13 Jul | ₹16,531 | ₹7,714 | ₹8,382 |
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
Before carting Masur Dal to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In short, Masur Dal changed hands at this rate in Banthara APMC on 24 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.