With the 13 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹6,366 per quintal in Lalitpur APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Masur Dal Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,366
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 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.
Today's rate is about 9.0% below the period average and just 29.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Masur Dal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹13,800 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Kalipur APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 4 Pandua APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 5 Habra APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 6 Bilaspur APMC | ₹10,311 |
| 7 Nadia APMC | ₹10,300 |
| 8 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 9 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹9,950 |
| 10 Chandausi APMC | ₹9,875 |
| 11 Asansol APMC | ₹9,785 |
| 12 Durgapur APMC | ₹9,765 |
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.
At ₹4,035 (41.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Masur Dal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Lalitpur APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹6,997. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,366 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,020 | ₹6,881 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,030 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,017 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,255 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,698 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,029 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,050 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,022 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,365 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,206 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,156 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,438 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,512 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,558 |
| 17 Jul | ₹8,600 | ₹6,012 | ₹8,064 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,148 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,138 |
| 14 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,172 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Masur Dal yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Lalitpur APMC posted this Masur Dal rate on 13 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.