Checking the day's mandi numbers for 16 Oct 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹8,900 per quintal in Balarampur APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Masur Dal yards.
01What Put Balarampur APMC on Top Today
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₹9,800
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Masur Dal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Masur Dal is about 9.7% below the period average, sitting just 23.3% 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
The table below lines up Masur Dal rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Balarampur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Siliguri APMC Leader | ₹12,700 |
| 2 Kakching Market APMC | ₹11,750 |
| 3 Ranaghat APMC | ₹11,400 |
| 4 Pandua APMC | ₹10,950 |
| 5 Habra APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 6 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,700 |
| 7 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 8 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Dasda APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Balarampur APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 11 Purulia APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 12 Bareilly APMC | ₹8,900 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,800 (42.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Balarampur APMC ranged between ₹1,100 and ₹11,600, with the average around ₹9,861. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹9,800 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹8,200 | ₹9,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹8,200 | ₹9,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,200 | ₹8,920 | ₹9,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹10,500 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,800 |
| 20 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,800 |
| 13 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,800 |
| 06 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,800 |
| 04 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,800 |
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
To sum up, this was the Masur Dal rate at Balarampur APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.