In the day's wholesale-price digest for 06 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Kanpur(Grain) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Masur Dal Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Masur Dal arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Masur Dal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Masur Dal is about 11.6% below the period average, sitting just 44.1% 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 06 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹13,700 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Kakching Market APMC | ₹11,750 |
| 4 Pandua APMC | ₹10,775 |
| 5 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 6 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 7 Kalipur APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 8 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 9 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 10 Imphal APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Habra APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 12 English Bazar APMC | ₹10,500 |
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 ₹3,200 (30.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Masur Dal prices at Kanpur(Grain) APMC ranged between ₹5,900 and ₹12,524, with the average around ₹7,922. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹6,840 | ₹6,840 | ₹6,840 |
| 05 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 25 Jul | ₹12,524 | ₹9,840 | ₹10,914 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,300 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,300 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹6,750 | ₹7,775 |
| 06 Jul | ₹6,755 | ₹6,755 | ₹6,755 |
| 30 Jun | ₹9,840 | ₹9,840 | ₹9,840 |
| 25 Jun | ₹6,775 | ₹6,775 | ₹6,775 |
| 18 Jun | ₹9,029 | ₹9,029 | ₹9,029 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Masur Dal stood at Kanpur(Grain) APMC on 06 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.