Turning to the 18 Oct 2026 APMC board, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹10,900 per quintal in Pandua APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Pandua APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Masur Dal arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,150
- Lowest Price Today₹10,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Masur Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Masur Dal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 1.7% above the period average and just 3.1% 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
Here's how Masur Dal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Meerut APMC Leader | ₹11,489 |
| 2 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Pandua APMC | ₹10,900 |
| 4 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 5 Habra APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 6 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 7 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 8 Bareilly APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 9 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹10,550 |
| 10 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹10,130 |
| 11 Durgapur APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 12 Asansol APMC | ₹9,765 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Masur Dal.
The ₹1,724 (17.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Masur Dal prices at Pandua APMC ranged between ₹9,700 and ₹11,250, with the average around ₹10,715. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹11,150 | ₹10,800 | ₹10,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹11,250 | ₹10,800 | ₹10,950 |
| 14 Oct | ₹11,200 | ₹10,800 | ₹11,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹11,250 | ₹10,800 | ₹11,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹10,975 | ₹10,650 | ₹10,850 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,950 | ₹10,625 | ₹10,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹10,925 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,950 | ₹10,575 | ₹10,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,975 | ₹10,625 | ₹10,825 |
| 17 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,650 | ₹10,850 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,950 | ₹10,625 | ₹10,825 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,950 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,950 | ₹10,650 | ₹10,825 |
| 13 Sep | ₹10,950 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,925 | ₹10,625 | ₹10,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,950 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,825 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,950 | ₹10,625 | ₹10,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,975 | ₹10,650 | ₹10,750 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,975 | ₹10,725 | ₹10,850 |
| 06 Sep | ₹10,950 | ₹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
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Pandua APMC posted this Masur Dal rate on 18 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.