Here's the 21 Sep 2026 mandi snapshot — Masur Dal was quoted at ₹7,694 per quintal in Lucknow APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Masur Dal Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,100
- Lowest Price Today₹7,050
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,694
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Masur Dal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Masur Dal is about 2.2% below the period average — just 54.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Masur Dal rates across the markets that reported on 21 Sep 2026, so you can see where Lucknow APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹14,850 |
| 2 Chakdah APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 3 Ranaghat APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 4 Nadia APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Kalipur APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 6 Kalipur(Arambagh)APMC APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 7 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 8 Pandua APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 9 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 10 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 11 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 12 Balarampur 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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹16,755, with the average around ₹7,868. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹9,600 | ₹8,300 | ₹9,376 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,400 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,050 | ₹7,050 | ₹7,050 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,100 | ₹7,050 | ₹7,694 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,413 | ₹8,413 | ₹8,413 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,001 | ₹6,580 | ₹6,791 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,580 | ₹6,900 | ₹8,033 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,751 | ₹6,425 | ₹6,621 |
| 05 Sep | ₹9,620 | ₹9,620 | ₹9,620 |
| 30 Aug | ₹8,084 | ₹8,084 | ₹8,084 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,570 | ₹6,570 | ₹6,570 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,451 | ₹6,451 | ₹6,451 |
| 22 Aug | ₹9,700 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,700 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Masur Dal market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
To wrap up, Lucknow APMC logged this Masur Dal rate on 21 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.