In the day's wholesale-price digest for 27 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹6,397 per quintal in Banda APMC. See where this sits in the day's Masur Dal range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
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₹6,420
- Lowest Price Today₹6,380
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,397
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 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.
At this level, Masur Dal is about 3.0% above the period average, sitting just 8.6% 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 27 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹14,500 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 4 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 5 Pandua APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 6 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 7 Imphal APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 8 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 9 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Asansol APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 11 Durgapur APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹9,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹5,000 (52.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Banda APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹6,209. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹6,420 | ₹6,380 | ₹6,397 |
| 26 Aug | ₹6,050 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,027 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Masur Dal stood at Banda APMC on 27 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.