In the mandi rate roundup for 24 Sep 2026, Birbhum APMC stood at the front of the pack for Masur Dal, clocking the day's best rate at ₹14,900 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Birbhum APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Sep 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.
This puts Masur Dal about 8.5% above the period average, and just 6.9% 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 Sep 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 | ₹14,900 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Chakdah APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 4 Ranaghat APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 5 Nadia APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 6 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 7 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 8 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 9 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹10,550 |
| 10 Badayoun APMC | ₹10,138 |
| 11 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Ramkrishanpur(Howrah) APMC | ₹9,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Masur Dal.
That ₹5,900 (65.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Masur Dal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Birbhum APMC ranged between ₹12,400 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹13,734. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,800 | ₹14,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,800 | ₹14,850 |
| 16 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,800 | ₹14,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹14,900 | ₹14,800 | ₹14,850 |
| 14 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,800 | ₹14,850 |
| 11 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,800 | ₹14,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹14,900 | ₹14,700 | ₹14,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,800 | ₹14,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹14,900 | ₹14,700 | ₹14,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹14,900 | ₹14,700 | ₹14,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹14,800 | ₹14,600 | ₹14,700 |
| 02 Sep | ₹14,900 | ₹14,700 | ₹14,800 |
| 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 |
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
Before carting Masur Dal to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
The takeaway: Birbhum APMC was the market to beat for Masur Dal on 24 Sep 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.