Across the reporting yards on 21 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Banda APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Masur Dal Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 3.4% below the period average and just 14.3% 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 21 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 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹14,200 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Kalipur APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 4 Bahraich APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 6 Pandua APMC | ₹10,725 |
| 7 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 8 Habra APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 9 Nadia APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 10 Ranaghat APMC | ₹10,300 |
| 11 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 12 Chakdah APMC | ₹10,200 |
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.
That ₹4,000 (39.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Masur Dal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Banda APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹6,208. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 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 |
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
For Masur Dal, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Bottom line: on 21 Aug 2026, Masur Dal traded at this rate in Banda 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.