Looking at how the yards traded on 19 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹10,775 per quintal in Pandua APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Masur Dal Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,900
- Lowest Price Today₹10,625
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,775
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date19 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.
Right now Masur Dal is about 1.1% 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 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pandua APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹15,900 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Pandua APMC | ₹10,775 |
| 4 Asansol APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 5 Durgapur APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 6 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,300 |
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.
The ₹8,600 (117.8%) 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 Pandua APMC ranged between ₹9,700 and ₹11,100, with the average around ₹10,657. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹10,900 | ₹10,625 | ₹10,775 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,900 | ₹10,650 | ₹10,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹10,900 | ₹10,650 | ₹10,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,925 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,875 | ₹10,625 | ₹10,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,850 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,900 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,900 | ₹10,625 | ₹10,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹10,950 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,850 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,900 | ₹10,650 | ₹10,775 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,950 | ₹10,700 | ₹10,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,950 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,950 | ₹10,650 | ₹10,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹10,875 | ₹10,650 | ₹10,775 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,950 | ₹10,650 | ₹10,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,900 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹10,950 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,950 | ₹10,650 | ₹10,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹10,900 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,800 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Masur Dal today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Pandua APMC logged this Masur Dal rate on 19 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.