Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Oct 2026, Birbhum APMC stood at the front of the pack for Masur Dal, clocking the day's best rate at ₹14,850 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Masur Dal today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Masur Dal Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,900
- Lowest Price Today₹14,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Masur Dal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 7.3% above the period average and just 7.2% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Masur Dal rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹14,850 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Habra APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 5 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,700 |
| 6 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 7 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 8 Barabanki APMC | ₹10,416 |
| 9 Asansol APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 10 Saharanpur APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 11 Safdarganj APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹7,995 |
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.
That ₹6,855 (85.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Masur Dal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
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 ₹13,841. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹14,900 | ₹14,800 | ₹14,850 |
| 15 Oct | ₹14,900 | ₹14,800 | ₹14,850 |
| 14 Oct | ₹14,900 | ₹14,800 | ₹14,850 |
| 13 Oct | ₹14,900 | ₹14,800 | ₹14,850 |
| 12 Oct | ₹14,900 | ₹14,800 | ₹14,850 |
| 25 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,800 | ₹14,900 |
| 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 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Birbhum APMC set the pace for Masur Dal. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.