In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹9,650 per quintal in Saharanpur APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Masur Dal today.
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₹9,650
- Lowest Price Today₹9,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 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.
This puts Masur Dal about 23.0% above the period average, and just 9.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Masur Dal rates across active mandis for 17 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 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Habra APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 5 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,700 |
| 6 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 7 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 8 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹10,550 |
| 9 Barabanki APMC | ₹10,416 |
| 10 Durgapur APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 11 Asansol APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 12 Saharanpur APMC | ₹9,650 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Masur Dal.
A spread of ₹5,200 (53.9%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Saharanpur APMC ranged between ₹6,260 and ₹10,600, with the average around ₹7,847. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹9,650 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,650 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹7,700 | ₹8,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,483 | ₹7,943 | ₹8,387 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹9,800 | ₹9,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,851 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,525 | ₹6,525 | ₹6,525 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,565 | ₹6,360 | ₹6,405 |
| 12 Sep | ₹8,485 | ₹6,310 | ₹6,902 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,650 | ₹8,350 | ₹8,520 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹6,550 | ₹6,550 | ₹6,550 |
| 03 Sep | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹6,525 | ₹7,482 |
| 30 Aug | ₹7,546 | ₹7,546 | ₹7,546 |
| 26 Aug | ₹8,350 | ₹7,300 | ₹8,031 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,547 | ₹7,575 | ₹8,218 |
| 23 Aug | ₹6,690 | ₹6,260 | ₹6,416 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,450 | ₹6,520 | ₹8,296 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,900 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Masur Dal today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
In a nutshell, Masur Dal was priced at this level in Saharanpur APMC on 17 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.