Checking the day's mandi numbers for 12 Aug 2026, Birbhum APMC stood at the front of the pack for Masur Dal, clocking the day's best rate at ₹13,800 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Masur Dal leader.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Masur Dal Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,900
- Lowest Price Today₹13,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,800
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date12 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.
At this level, Masur Dal is about 4.2% above the period average, sitting just 0.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Masur Dal rates across the markets that reported on 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Birbhum APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹13,800 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Pandua APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 4 English Bazar APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 5 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,190 |
| 6 Asansol APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 7 Durgapur APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 8 Kanchanpur APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 9 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹6,500 (89.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Birbhum APMC ranged between ₹12,400 and ₹13,900, with the average around ₹13,243. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹13,900 | ₹13,700 | ₹13,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹13,800 | ₹13,600 | ₹13,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹13,800 | ₹13,650 | ₹13,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹13,800 | ₹13,600 | ₹13,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹13,800 | ₹13,600 | ₹13,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹13,400 | ₹13,450 |
| 04 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹13,400 | ₹13,450 |
| 03 Aug | ₹13,800 | ₹13,600 | ₹13,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹13,500 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹13,500 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹13,500 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹13,500 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹13,500 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,400 |
| 26 Jul | ₹13,500 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹13,500 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹13,400 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,300 |
| 22 Jul | ₹13,400 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,300 |
| 21 Jul | ₹13,400 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,300 |
| 20 Jul | ₹13,400 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,300 |
| 17 Jul | ₹13,400 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,300 |
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
The headline Masur Dal rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
To sum up, Birbhum APMC led Masur Dal on 12 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.