In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Atarra APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Masur Dal Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.3% below the period average and just 4.8% 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
Here's how Masur Dal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹14,850 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Habra APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 5 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,700 |
| 6 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 7 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 8 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹10,550 |
| 9 Barabanki APMC | ₹10,416 |
| 10 Durgapur APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 11 Asansol APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 12 Saharanpur APMC | ₹9,650 |
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 ₹5,200 (53.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Masur Dal prices at Atarra APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹6,300, with the average around ₹6,020. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,300 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,250 |
| 19 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Masur Dal, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Masur Dal traded at this rate in Atarra APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.