Pulling together the 17 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹10,750 per quintal in Thoubal APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Masur Dal Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,750
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Masur Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Masur Dal is about 0.0% above the period average — just 2.3% 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
The table below lines up Masur Dal rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Thoubal 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 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 3 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 4 Imphal APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Bareilly APMC | ₹9,582 |
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 ₹2,918 (30.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Masur Dal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Thoubal APMC ranged between ₹10,500 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹10,750. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 14 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 13 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Thoubal APMC logged this Masur Dal rate on 17 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.