Going by the latest APMC figures for 24 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹10,000 per quintal in Bankura Sadar APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Masur Dal Price
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₹10,400
- Lowest Price Today₹9,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Masur Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Masur Dal about 0.3% above the period average, and just 4.8% 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
The table below lines up Masur Dal rates across the markets that reported on 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where Bankura Sadar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹14,500 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Kakching Market APMC | ₹11,750 |
| 4 Kalipur APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 5 Bahraich APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 6 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 8 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 9 Ranaghat APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Imphal APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Nadia APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 12 Chakdah APMC | ₹10,250 |
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 ₹4,250 (41.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Bankura Sadar APMC ranged between ₹9,700 and ₹10,500, with the average around ₹9,971. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹10,400 | ₹9,800 | ₹10,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹10,400 | ₹9,800 | ₹10,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,250 | ₹9,760 | ₹9,970 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹9,750 | ₹9,950 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,250 | ₹9,750 | ₹9,950 |
| 19 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹9,725 | ₹9,950 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹9,750 | ₹9,950 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,250 | ₹9,750 | ₹9,950 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,300 | ₹9,750 | ₹9,950 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,250 | ₹9,730 | ₹9,940 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,350 | ₹9,750 | ₹9,950 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹9,700 | ₹9,920 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹9,700 | ₹9,950 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,250 | ₹9,725 | ₹9,970 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,250 | ₹9,750 | ₹9,950 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹9,725 | ₹9,920 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,250 | ₹9,750 | ₹9,950 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,150 | ₹9,700 | ₹9,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹9,725 | ₹9,950 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,250 | ₹9,750 | ₹10,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Masur Dal yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Masur Dal was priced at this level in Bankura Sadar APMC on 24 Aug 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.