Reading today's price tape for 12 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹6,850 per quintal in Gorakhpur APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Masur Dal markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Masur Dal Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,850
- Lowest Price Today₹6,850
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Masur Dal is about 0.4% above the period average, sitting just 1.4% 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
This table ranks Masur Dal rates across active mandis for 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹13,800 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Bahraich APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 5 Pandua APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 6 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 7 English Bazar APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 8 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 9 Kalipur APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 10 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 11 Nadia APMC | ₹10,300 |
| 12 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,190 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹3,610 (35.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Masur Dal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Masur Dal prices at Gorakhpur APMC ranged between ₹6,522 and ₹6,950, with the average around ₹6,823. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹6,850 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,850 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 26 Jul | ₹6,950 | ₹6,950 | ₹6,950 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,715 | ₹6,715 | ₹6,715 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,922 | ₹6,922 | ₹6,922 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹6,522 | ₹6,522 | ₹6,522 |
| 29 Jun | ₹6,850 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,850 |
| 24 Jun | ₹6,893 | ₹6,893 | ₹6,893 |
| 20 Jun | ₹6,932 | ₹6,932 | ₹6,932 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Masur Dal stood at Gorakhpur APMC on 12 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.