In the day's wholesale-price digest for 29 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹6,200 per quintal in Baberu APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Baberu APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,200
- Lowest Price Today₹6,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 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.
At this level, Masur Dal is about 2.1% above the period average, sitting just 11.4% 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 29 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Masur Dal.
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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Masur Dal prices at Baberu APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹6,070. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,833 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,050 | ₹6,050 | ₹6,050 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹6,100 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,014 |
| 29 Jun | ₹6,015 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,002 |
| 28 Jun | ₹6,100 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,021 |
| 25 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹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
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Masur Dal rate at Baberu APMC on 29 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.