As the 21 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹8,402 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Masur Dal today.
01What Put Varanasi APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,402
- Lowest Price Today₹8,402
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,402
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 4.4% above the period average and just 23.6% 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
This table ranks Masur Dal rates across active mandis for 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Siliguri APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Nadia APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 3 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Saharanpur APMC | ₹10,987 |
| 5 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,700 |
| 6 Bilaspur APMC | ₹9,981 |
| 7 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹9,240 |
| 8 Balrampur APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Bareilly APMC | ₹8,546 |
| 10 Varanasi APMC | ₹8,402 |
| 11 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 12 DADRI APMC | ₹7,213 |
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 ₹5,287 (73.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Masur Dal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Masur Dal prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹5,400 and ₹10,997, with the average around ₹8,047. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹8,402 | ₹8,402 | ₹8,402 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,987 | ₹7,498 | ₹8,249 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,997 | ₹8,325 | ₹8,543 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹8,141 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,485 | ₹7,544 | ₹8,153 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,399 | ₹6,450 | ₹6,825 |
| 29 Aug | ₹10,100 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹10,100 | ₹7,350 | ₹8,725 |
| 26 Aug | ₹8,422 | ₹8,422 | ₹8,422 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,664 | ₹8,237 | ₹8,393 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,603 | ₹7,630 | ₹8,357 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,850 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,650 | ₹6,650 | ₹6,650 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,900 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,526 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,601 | ₹7,705 | ₹8,345 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,750 | ₹6,575 | ₹6,702 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,655 | ₹8,221 | ₹8,482 |
| 30 Jun | ₹8,577 | ₹7,769 | ₹8,415 |
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
Selling Masur Dal well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Net-net, Varanasi APMC posted this Masur Dal rate on 21 Oct 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.