Here's the 23 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Masur Dal was quoted at ₹8,634 per quintal in Ghaziabad APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Masur Dal Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,634
- Lowest Price Today₹8,634
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,634
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 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.
Right now Masur Dal is about 6.0% above the period average — just 20.7% 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.
A spread of ₹4,593 (77.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Ghaziabad APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹10,886, with the average around ₹8,142. 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 | ₹8,634 | ₹8,634 | ₹8,634 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,082 | ₹4,800 | ₹7,583 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,361 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,283 | ₹8,283 | ₹8,283 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,691 | ₹7,691 | ₹7,691 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,516 | ₹7,873 | ₹8,450 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,082 | ₹6,984 | ₹7,987 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,886 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,661 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,657 | ₹8,506 | ₹9,111 |
| 29 Jul | ₹10,525 | ₹7,753 | ₹8,430 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,634 | ₹8,634 | ₹8,634 |
| 23 Jul | ₹10,800 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,593 | ₹6,190 | ₹7,017 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,745 | ₹7,745 | ₹7,745 |
| 17 Jul | ₹10,082 | ₹7,080 | ₹7,509 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,615 | ₹8,196 | ₹8,234 |
| 11 Jul | ₹10,530 | ₹10,530 | ₹10,530 |
| 08 Jul | ₹8,595 | ₹7,722 | ₹8,203 |
| 04 Jul | ₹10,082 | ₹7,106 | ₹7,472 |
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
The day's best Masur Dal rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Ghaziabad APMC logged this Masur Dal rate on 23 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.