In the day's wholesale-price digest for 27 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹8,449 per quintal in Banthara APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Masur Dal today.
01What Put Banthara APMC on Top Today
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₹16,531
- Lowest Price Today₹7,574
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,449
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Masur Dal is about 3.6% above the period average, sitting just 58.3% 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 27 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 | ₹14,500 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Kakching Market APMC | ₹11,750 |
| 4 Kalipur APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 5 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 6 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 7 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 8 Pandua APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 9 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 10 Imphal APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 12 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹10,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹4,500 (45.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Banthara APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹20,286, with the average around ₹8,159. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹7,981 | ₹7,981 | ₹7,981 |
| 27 Aug | ₹16,531 | ₹7,574 | ₹8,449 |
| 26 Aug | ₹18,795 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,060 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,433 | ₹7,675 | ₹8,216 |
| 17 Aug | ₹13,156 | ₹8,692 | ₹8,936 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,464 | ₹8,464 | ₹8,464 |
| 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 |
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 headline Masur Dal rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Masur Dal stood at Banthara APMC on 27 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.