Based on what the markets reported on 23 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹6,048 per quintal in Banda APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Masur Dal yards.
01What's Behind Today's Masur Dal Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,120
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,048
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Masur Dal is about 2.6% below the period average — just 13.6% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Masur Dal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Habra APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 3 Shamli APMC | ₹10,016 |
| 4 Bahraich APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹8,634 |
| 6 Varanasi APMC | ₹8,126 |
| 7 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Golagokarnath APMC | ₹6,970 |
| 9 Saharanpur APMC | ₹6,416 |
| 10 Maudaha APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 11 Banda APMC | ₹6,048 |
| 12 Karvi APMC | ₹5,907 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Masur Dal.
At ₹4,593 (77.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Masur Dal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
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 ₹6,209. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹6,120 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,048 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,372 |
| 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 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Masur Dal changed hands at this rate in Banda APMC on 23 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.