In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹11,000 per quintal in Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC 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
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₹11,500
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Masur Dal)
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.
At this level, Masur Dal is about 1.1% below the period average, sitting just 8.3% 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 17 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 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Habra APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 5 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,700 |
| 6 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 7 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 8 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹10,550 |
| 9 Barabanki APMC | ₹10,416 |
| 10 Durgapur APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 11 Asansol APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 12 Saharanpur APMC | ₹9,650 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹5,200 (53.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Masur Dal prices at Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC ranged between ₹11,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹11,125. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,500 |
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
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Masur Dal stood at Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC on 17 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.