Here's the 15 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Masur Dal was quoted at ₹9,765 per quintal in Asansol APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹9,850
- Lowest Price Today₹9,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,765
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Masur Dal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Masur Dal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Masur Dal is about 0.1% above the period average, sitting just 1.0% 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
The table below lines up Masur Dal rates across the markets that reported on 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where Asansol APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹14,850 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,700 |
| 3 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Nadia APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Habra APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 6 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,700 |
| 7 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 8 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 9 Balarampur APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 10 Durgapur APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 11 Asansol APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 12 Bareilly APMC | ₹8,930 |
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 ₹5,920 (66.3%), 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 Asansol APMC ranged between ₹9,600 and ₹9,865, with the average around ₹9,760. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,765 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,850 | ₹9,625 | ₹9,765 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,765 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,765 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,765 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,765 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,765 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,765 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,765 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,765 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,850 | ₹9,645 | ₹9,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,765 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,765 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,765 |
| 03 Sep | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,765 |
| 02 Sep | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,700 |
| 01 Sep | ₹9,850 | ₹9,675 | ₹9,765 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,750 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,765 |
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
Before carting Masur Dal to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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 Asansol APMC on 15 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.