From today's trading desk on 12 Oct 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹8,305 per quintal in Banthara APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Banthara APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,305
- Lowest Price Today₹8,305
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,305
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 0.8% above the period average, sitting just 59.1% 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
This table ranks Masur Dal rates across active mandis for 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹14,850 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Kakching Market APMC | ₹11,750 |
| 4 Ranaghat APMC | ₹11,400 |
| 5 Chakdah APMC | ₹11,400 |
| 6 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 8 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,700 |
| 9 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 10 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 11 Imphal APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 12 Purulia APMC | ₹9,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Masur Dal.
That ₹5,050 (51.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Masur Dal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Banthara APMC ranged between ₹5,600 and ₹20,286, with the average around ₹8,237. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹8,305 | ₹8,305 | ₹8,305 |
| 24 Sep | ₹18,795 | ₹7,602 | ₹7,824 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,504 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,339 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,933 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,877 | ₹6,877 | ₹6,877 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,399 | ₹7,363 | ₹8,363 |
| 14 Sep | ₹16,531 | ₹7,515 | ₹7,781 |
| 13 Sep | ₹16,531 | ₹16,531 | ₹16,531 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,173 | ₹8,173 | ₹8,173 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,263 | ₹8,263 | ₹8,263 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,545 | ₹8,493 | ₹8,647 |
| 07 Sep | ₹14,952 | ₹7,006 | ₹11,394 |
| 04 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹7,839 | ₹6,855 | ₹7,426 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,356 | ₹7,355 | ₹7,355 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,939 | ₹6,950 | ₹8,228 |
| 28 Aug | ₹7,981 | ₹7,981 | ₹7,981 |
| 27 Aug | ₹16,531 | ₹7,574 | ₹8,449 |
| 26 Aug | ₹18,795 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,060 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Masur Dal stood at Banthara APMC on 12 Oct 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.