In the latest market update for 16 Sep 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹10,600 per quintal in Kolaghat 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
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,800
- Lowest Price Today₹10,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Masur Dal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Masur Dal is about 0.4% below the period average, sitting just 3.6% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Masur Dal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹14,900 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Chakdah APMC | ₹11,600 |
| 4 Ranaghat APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 5 Nadia APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 6 Kalipur APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 7 Pandua APMC | ₹10,825 |
| 8 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 9 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 10 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 11 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 12 Habra APMC | ₹10,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Masur Dal.
A spread of ₹4,300 (40.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Kolaghat APMC ranged between ₹10,400 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹10,646. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 01 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,800 |
| 28 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹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
When picking where to sell Masur Dal, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
All told, this is where Masur Dal stood at Kolaghat APMC on 16 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.