In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹7,451 per quintal in Lucknow APMC. This is one of several Masur Dal rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Masur Dal Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,896
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,451
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 6.8% below the period average and just 55.5% 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 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹14,200 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Kalipur APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 4 Bahraich APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 6 Pandua APMC | ₹10,725 |
| 7 Habra APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 8 Nadia APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 9 Ranaghat APMC | ₹10,300 |
| 10 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 11 Chakdah APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 12 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹9,950 |
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.
That ₹4,250 (42.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Masur Dal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Masur Dal prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹16,755, with the average around ₹7,997. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹7,896 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,451 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,750 | ₹9,750 | ₹9,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹12,451 | ₹12,451 | ₹12,451 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,350 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,350 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,867 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,730 | ₹5,730 | ₹5,730 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,951 | ₹6,501 | ₹6,682 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,961 | ₹9,961 | ₹9,961 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,350 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,350 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,991 | ₹6,541 | ₹6,766 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,738 | ₹6,738 | ₹6,738 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,711 | ₹6,711 | ₹6,711 |
| 19 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,250 | ₹9,250 | ₹9,250 |
| 15 Jul | ₹6,428 | ₹6,428 | ₹6,428 |
| 14 Jul | ₹9,221 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 06 Jul | ₹9,988 | ₹9,988 | ₹9,988 |
| 29 Jun | ₹16,755 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,568 |
| 26 Jun | ₹6,900 | ₹6,813 | ₹6,850 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Lucknow APMC posted this Masur Dal rate on 21 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.