In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹10,200 per quintal in Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Bishnupur(Bankura) 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₹10,500
- Lowest Price Today₹9,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,200
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date22 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 0.2% above the period average — just 2.9% 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 22 Aug 2026, so you can see where Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Siliguri APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 3 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 4 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,200 |
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 ₹2,300 (22.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC ranged between ₹9,700 and ₹10,500, with the average around ₹10,177. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,900 | ₹10,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,900 | ₹10,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,900 | ₹10,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,900 | ₹10,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,900 | ₹10,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,900 | ₹10,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,900 | ₹10,200 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,900 | ₹10,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,900 | ₹10,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,900 | ₹10,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,900 | ₹10,190 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,900 | ₹10,190 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,900 | ₹10,190 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,900 | ₹10,190 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,900 | ₹10,190 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,900 | ₹10,190 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,900 | ₹10,190 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,800 | ₹10,180 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,800 | ₹10,180 |
| 02 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,800 | ₹10,180 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Masur Dal changed hands at this rate in Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC on 22 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.