In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹7,166 per quintal in Saharanpur APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Masur Dal today.
01What Put Saharanpur APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,601
- Lowest Price Today₹6,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,166
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Masur Dal is about 8.9% below the period average — just 32.4% 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
Here's how Masur Dal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹13,800 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Kakching Market APMC | ₹11,750 |
| 4 Bahraich APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 6 Pandua APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 7 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 8 English Bazar APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 9 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 10 Kalipur APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 11 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 12 Nadia APMC | ₹10,300 |
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.
At ₹3,500 (34.0%), 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Saharanpur APMC ranged between ₹6,260 and ₹10,600, with the average around ₹7,865. 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 Aug | ₹8,601 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,166 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,260 | ₹6,260 | ₹6,260 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 02 Aug | ₹10,450 | ₹6,650 | ₹8,545 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹7,100 | ₹8,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,385 | ₹6,900 | ₹8,812 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,260 | ₹6,260 | ₹6,260 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,633 |
| 26 Jul | ₹8,350 | ₹6,650 | ₹7,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,074 | ₹8,188 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,100 | ₹6,260 | ₹6,796 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,601 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,622 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,850 | ₹6,650 | ₹8,101 |
| 14 Jul | ₹8,496 | ₹7,745 | ₹8,368 |
| 12 Jul | ₹9,050 | ₹9,050 | ₹9,050 |
| 11 Jul | ₹8,497 | ₹6,260 | ₹6,395 |
| 09 Jul | ₹10,530 | ₹10,530 | ₹10,530 |
| 08 Jul | ₹7,750 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,500 |
| 06 Jul | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 |
| 05 Jul | ₹8,050 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,300 |
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
Before carting Masur Dal to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Masur Dal changed hands at this rate in Saharanpur APMC on 12 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.