In the mandi rate roundup for 31 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Ballia APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Ballia 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₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 1.5% above the period average and just 7.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Masur Dal rates across the markets that reported on 31 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 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 4 Pandua APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 5 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 6 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 7 Habra APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 8 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 9 Imphal APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Balarampur APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 12 Nadia APMC | ₹10,400 |
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.
The ₹2,100 (20.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Masur Dal prices at Ballia APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹7,550, with the average around ₹6,897. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Ballia APMC posted this Masur Dal rate on 31 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.