Reading today's price tape for 09 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹9,200 per quintal in Purulia APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Masur Dal Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,800
- Lowest Price Today₹8,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date09 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Masur Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Masur Dal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Masur Dal is about 2.1% below the period average — just 17.9% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Masur Dal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 09 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pandua APMC Leader | ₹10,800 |
| 2 Kalipur APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 3 Habra APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Balarampur APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Kanchanpur APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 6 Purulia APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 7 Banthara APMC | ₹7,745 |
| 8 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Lakhimpur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Shahjahanpur APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Lucknow APMC | ₹6,682 |
| 12 Shamli APMC | ₹6,605 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Masur Dal.
At ₹4,195 (63.5%), 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 Purulia APMC ranged between ₹8,600 and ₹11,200, with the average around ₹9,397. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,900 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,800 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹10,200 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,800 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹10,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹10,200 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹10,200 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹10,200 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹10,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹10,200 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹10,200 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹10,200 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹10,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Masur Dal today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Masur Dal changed hands at this rate in Purulia APMC on 09 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.