In the day's wholesale-price digest for 28 Aug 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹10,800 per quintal in Pandua APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Pandua APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,950
- Lowest Price Today₹10,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Masur Dal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 1.2% above the period average — just 2.7% 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 28 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Siliguri APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Kakching Market APMC | ₹11,750 |
| 3 Pandua APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 4 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 5 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 6 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 8 Habra APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 9 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Imphal APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Nadia APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 12 Balarampur APMC | ₹10,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Masur Dal.
At ₹2,300 (22.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Masur Dal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
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 ₹10,670. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹10,950 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹10,950 | ₹10,625 | ₹10,750 |
| 26 Aug | ₹10,875 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,750 |
| 25 Aug | ₹10,925 | ₹10,625 | ₹10,750 |
| 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 |
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 day's best Masur Dal rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Pandua APMC logged this Masur Dal rate on 28 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.