Here's the 12 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Masur Dal was quoted at ₹9,765 per quintal in Asansol APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Masur Dal Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,850
- Lowest Price Today₹9,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,765
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Masur Dal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Masur Dal is about 0.0% above the period average — just 1.0% 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 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹13,800 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 4 Pandua APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 5 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 6 English Bazar APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 7 Kalipur APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 8 Nadia APMC | ₹10,300 |
| 9 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,190 |
| 10 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹9,920 |
| 11 Asansol APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 12 Durgapur APMC | ₹9,750 |
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 ₹4,050 (41.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Asansol APMC ranged between ₹9,650 and ₹9,865, with the average around ₹9,763. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,765 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,765 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,765 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹9,685 | ₹9,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,765 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,845 | ₹9,675 | ₹9,765 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹9,675 | ₹9,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,850 | ₹9,685 | ₹9,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,850 | ₹9,675 | ₹9,785 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,865 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,785 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,850 | ₹9,685 | ₹9,765 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,850 | ₹9,685 | ₹9,765 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,850 | ₹9,685 | ₹9,765 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,865 | ₹9,685 | ₹9,750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,850 | ₹9,670 | ₹9,750 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,850 | ₹9,675 | ₹9,765 |
| 16 Jul | ₹9,850 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,750 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,865 | ₹9,675 | ₹9,765 |
| 14 Jul | ₹9,850 | ₹9,675 | ₹9,765 |
| 13 Jul | ₹9,850 | ₹9,675 | ₹9,765 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Masur Dal today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
In short, Masur Dal changed hands at this rate in Asansol APMC on 12 Aug 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.