Here's the 18 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Masur Dal was quoted at ₹9,542 per quintal in Ghaziabad APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Masur Dal Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,400
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,542
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 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.
Right now Masur Dal is about 16.1% above the period average — just 20.8% 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
This table ranks Masur Dal rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Meerut APMC Leader | ₹11,489 |
| 2 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Pandua APMC | ₹10,900 |
| 4 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 5 Habra APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 6 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 7 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 8 Bareilly APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 9 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹10,550 |
| 10 Durgapur APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 11 Asansol APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 12 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹9,542 |
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 ₹1,947 (20.4%) 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 Ghaziabad APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹12,050, with the average around ₹8,222. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹10,400 | ₹4,500 | ₹9,542 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,987 | ₹7,498 | ₹7,995 |
| 16 Oct | ₹12,050 | ₹10,250 | ₹11,060 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,585 | ₹7,270 | ₹7,428 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,480 | ₹8,357 | ₹8,449 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,082 | ₹6,964 | ₹7,089 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,903 | ₹7,094 | ₹8,227 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,525 | ₹8,525 | ₹8,525 |
| 04 Sep | ₹10,545 | ₹10,545 | ₹10,545 |
| 03 Sep | ₹10,250 | ₹6,915 | ₹7,162 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,483 | ₹8,390 | ₹8,452 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,399 | ₹7,546 | ₹7,969 |
| 30 Aug | ₹8,453 | ₹8,453 | ₹8,453 |
| 26 Aug | ₹11,400 | ₹11,400 | ₹11,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,574 | ₹7,574 | ₹7,574 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,634 | ₹8,634 | ₹8,634 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,082 | ₹4,800 | ₹7,583 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Ghaziabad APMC logged this Masur Dal rate on 18 Oct 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.