Here's the 23 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Pandua APMC stood at the front of the pack for Masur Dal, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,750 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Masur Dal today, setting the tone for the session.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Masur Dal Rate
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,925
- Lowest Price Today₹10,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 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 0.8% above the period average — just 3.2% 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
Here's how Masur Dal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pandua APMC Leader | ₹10,750 |
| 2 Habra APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 4 Shamli APMC | ₹10,016 |
| 5 Bahraich APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹8,634 |
| 7 Varanasi APMC | ₹8,357 |
| 8 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,344 |
| 9 Lakhimpur APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 10 Golagokarnath APMC | ₹6,970 |
| 11 Saharanpur APMC | ₹6,416 |
| 12 Maudaha APMC | ₹6,100 |
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 ₹4,650 (76.2%) 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 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 ₹10,663. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹10,925 | ₹10,650 | ₹10,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,925 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,950 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,725 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,925 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,750 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Masur Dal found its strongest bid at Pandua APMC on 23 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.