As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹7,900 per quintal in Saharanpur APMC. See where this sits in the day's Masur Dal range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Saharanpur APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,400
- Lowest Price Today₹7,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.2% above the period average and just 25.5% 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 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 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.
At ₹3,940 (40.0%), 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Saharanpur APMC ranged between ₹6,260 and ₹10,600, with the average around ₹7,885. 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 | ₹8,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,534 | ₹7,873 | ₹8,456 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,601 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,166 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,260 | ₹6,260 | ₹6,260 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 02 Aug | ₹10,450 | ₹6,650 | ₹8,545 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹7,100 | ₹8,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,385 | ₹6,900 | ₹8,812 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,260 | ₹6,260 | ₹6,260 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,633 |
| 26 Jul | ₹8,350 | ₹6,650 | ₹7,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,074 | ₹8,188 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,100 | ₹6,260 | ₹6,796 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,601 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,622 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,850 | ₹6,650 | ₹8,101 |
| 14 Jul | ₹8,496 | ₹7,745 | ₹8,368 |
| 12 Jul | ₹9,050 | ₹9,050 | ₹9,050 |
| 11 Jul | ₹8,497 | ₹6,260 | ₹6,395 |
| 09 Jul | ₹10,530 | ₹10,530 | ₹10,530 |
| 08 Jul | ₹7,750 | ₹7,200 | ₹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
When picking where to sell Masur Dal, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Masur Dal traded at this rate in Saharanpur 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.