With the 22 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹10,800 per quintal in Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Masur Dal yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Masur Dal Price
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₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Masur Dal)
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.
This puts Masur Dal about 1.6% above the period average, and just 1.8% 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 22 Aug 2026, so you can see where Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Siliguri APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Kalipur APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 4 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 5 Pandua APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 6 Habra APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 7 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 8 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹9,970 |
| 9 Durgapur APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 10 Asansol APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 11 Kanchanpur APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 12 Balrampur APMC | ₹9,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Masur Dal.
That ₹3,500 (38.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Masur Dal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC ranged between ₹10,400 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹10,635. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Masur Dal was priced at this level in Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC on 22 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.