Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Oct 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹10,600 per quintal in Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Masur Dal Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,800
- Lowest Price Today₹10,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Masur Dal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Masur Dal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Masur Dal is about 0.3% below the period average — just 5.4% 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
This table ranks Masur Dal rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
A spread of ₹1,724 (17.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC ranged between ₹10,400 and ₹11,200, with the average around ₹10,636. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,600 |
| 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 | ₹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
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
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 changed hands at this rate in Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.