In the price report dated 28 Oct 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Ramkrishanpur(Howrah) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Masur Dal Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,200
- Lowest Price Today₹8,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Masur Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Masur Dal about 0.0% above the period average, and just 2.2% 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
The table below lines up Masur Dal rates across the markets that reported on 28 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ramkrishanpur(Howrah) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹14,870 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,700 |
| 3 Ranaghat APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 4 Chakdah APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 5 Pandua APMC | ₹11,250 |
| 6 Nadia APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 7 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 8 Habra APMC | ₹10,900 |
| 9 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 10 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 11 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 12 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,600 |
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 ₹4,270 (40.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Masur Dal prices at Ramkrishanpur(Howrah) APMC ranged between ₹8,800 and ₹9,200, with the average around ₹9,000. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 29 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 28 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Ramkrishanpur(Howrah) APMC reported Masur Dal at this level on 28 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.