Pulling together the 27 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Birbhum APMC stood at the front of the pack for Masur Dal, clocking the day's best rate at ₹14,500 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Masur Dal board.
01What Put Birbhum APMC on Top Today
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,500
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Masur Dal)
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.
Right now Masur Dal is about 7.9% above the period average — just 9.4% 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
This table ranks Masur Dal rates across active mandis for 27 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹14,500 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 4 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 5 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 6 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Asansol APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 8 Durgapur APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 9 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Noida APMC | ₹9,399 |
| 11 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,400 |
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.
A spread of ₹7,100 (95.9%) 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 Birbhum APMC ranged between ₹12,400 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹13,440. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹14,600 | ₹14,400 | ₹14,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹14,300 | ₹14,100 | ₹14,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹14,400 | ₹14,200 | ₹14,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,800 | ₹15,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹13,900 | ₹13,700 | ₹13,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹13,900 | ₹13,700 | ₹13,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹13,900 | ₹13,700 | ₹13,800 |
| 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 |
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
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
In short, Masur Dal found its strongest bid at Birbhum APMC on 27 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.