In the latest market update for 29 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹6,900 per quintal in Ballia APMC. This is one of several Masur Dal rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Masur Dal Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,900
- Lowest Price Today₹6,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Masur Dal is about 0.0% above the period average, sitting just 8.6% 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 29 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ballia 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 Pandua APMC | ₹10,875 |
| 4 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 5 Habra APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 6 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 7 Balarampur APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 8 Hapur APMC | ₹9,617 |
| 9 Purulia APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 10 Chandausi APMC | ₹9,131 |
| 11 Varanasi APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 12 Gadaura APMC | ₹7,500 |
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.
That ₹5,000 (66.7%) 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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Masur Dal prices at Ballia APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹7,550, with the average around ₹6,897. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,900 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,900 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,510 | ₹6,510 | ₹6,510 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,520 | ₹6,520 | ₹6,520 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,550 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,525 |
| 26 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,615 |
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
Farmers comparing Masur Dal rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Masur Dal stood at Ballia APMC on 29 Aug 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.