In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Oct 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹7,510 per quintal in Sitapur APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Masur Dal yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Masur Dal Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,510
- Lowest Price Today₹7,510
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,510
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Masur Dal is about 1.9% above the period average, sitting just 0.1% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Masur Dal rates across active mandis for 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹14,850 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Kakching Market APMC | ₹11,750 |
| 4 Chakdah APMC | ₹11,400 |
| 5 Ranaghat APMC | ₹11,400 |
| 6 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 8 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,700 |
| 9 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 10 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 11 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹10,550 |
| 12 Imphal APMC | ₹10,500 |
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.
The ₹4,350 (41.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Masur Dal prices at Sitapur APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹7,520, with the average around ₹7,372. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹7,510 | ₹7,510 | ₹7,510 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,510 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,504 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,202 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,520 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,510 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,179 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,260 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,228 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 06 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 04 Jul | ₹7,250 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,223 |
| 03 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 25 Jun | ₹7,510 | ₹7,510 | ₹7,510 |
| 20 Jun | ₹7,225 | ₹7,150 | ₹7,185 |
| 16 Jun | ₹7,510 | ₹7,510 | ₹7,510 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Masur Dal stood at Sitapur APMC on 12 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.