Reading today's price tape for 11 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹8,386 per quintal in Banthara APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Masur Dal Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,340
- Lowest Price Today₹7,664
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,386
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Masur Dal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Masur Dal is about 3.3% above the period average, sitting just 58.7% 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
The table below lines up Masur Dal rates across the markets that reported on 11 Aug 2026, so you can see where Banthara APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹13,700 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Kakching Market APMC | ₹11,750 |
| 4 Pandua APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 5 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 6 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 7 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 8 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 9 Habra APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Imphal APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Nadia APMC | ₹10,300 |
| 12 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,190 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Masur Dal.
At ₹3,510 (34.4%), 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Banthara APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹20,286, with the average around ₹8,116. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹16,340 | ₹7,664 | ₹8,386 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,976 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,107 |
| 09 Aug | ₹10,699 | ₹7,130 | ₹7,745 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,927 | ₹6,927 | ₹6,927 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,251 | ₹7,119 | ₹8,187 |
| 30 Jul | ₹16,340 | ₹7,753 | ₹8,667 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,752 | ₹7,752 | ₹7,752 |
| 26 Jul | ₹8,734 | ₹8,211 | ₹8,332 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,438 | ₹8,145 | ₹8,331 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,505 | ₹8,505 | ₹8,505 |
| 22 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,294 |
| 21 Jul | ₹19,733 | ₹9,312 | ₹10,173 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,078 | ₹7,078 | ₹7,078 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,388 | ₹7,705 | ₹8,083 |
| 14 Jul | ₹10,530 | ₹8,186 | ₹8,612 |
| 13 Jul | ₹16,531 | ₹7,714 | ₹8,382 |
| 07 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 06 Jul | ₹13,492 | ₹7,110 | ₹8,819 |
| 05 Jul | ₹8,088 | ₹8,088 | ₹8,088 |
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
When picking where to sell Masur Dal, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Masur Dal stood at Banthara APMC on 11 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.