In the day's wholesale-price digest for 11 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Balrampur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Masur Dal Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹9,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Masur Dal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Masur Dal is about 5.0% above the period average, sitting just 5.0% 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
Here's how Masur Dal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 11 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹13,700 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Kakching Market APMC | ₹11,750 |
| 4 Pandua APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 5 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 6 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 7 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 8 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 9 Habra APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Imphal APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Nadia APMC | ₹10,300 |
| 12 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,190 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹3,510 (34.4%) 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 Balrampur APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,048. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,323 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,032 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,380 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,461 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,389 |
| 13 Jul | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
| 11 Jul | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
| 10 Jul | ₹9,450 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,403 |
| 08 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 07 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 04 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,399 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Masur Dal stood at Balrampur APMC on 11 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.