Looking at how the yards traded on 20 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹6,020 per quintal in Banda APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Banda 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₹6,050
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,020
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Masur Dal is about 3.1% below the period average, sitting just 14.0% 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
The table below lines up Masur Dal rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Banda 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 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 3 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 4 Pandua APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 5 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 6 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 7 Habra APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 8 Nadia APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 9 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 10 Chakdah APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 11 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹9,950 |
| 12 Durgapur APMC | ₹9,765 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Masur Dal.
The ₹2,735 (28.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Banda APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹6,215. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹6,050 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,020 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,145 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,850 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,850 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,271 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,040 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,015 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,300 | ₹6,020 | ₹6,084 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,530 | ₹6,510 | ₹6,516 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,180 | ₹6,307 |
| 26 Jul | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,299 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,150 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,045 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,250 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,207 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,430 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,310 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Jul | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,273 |
| 09 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,345 |
| 08 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,151 |
| 06 Jul | ₹6,100 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,075 |
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
All told, this is where Masur Dal stood at Banda APMC on 20 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.