In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Sep 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹9,400 per quintal in Purulia APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Masur Dal Price
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₹9,800
- Lowest Price Today₹8,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 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.
Right now Masur Dal is about 0.2% below the period average — just 16.1% 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
The table below lines up Masur Dal rates across the markets that reported on 12 Sep 2026, so you can see where Purulia APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Siliguri APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Chakdah APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 3 Ranaghat APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 4 Kalipur APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 6 Habra APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 7 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 8 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 9 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Balarampur APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 11 Purulia APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 12 Bareilly APMC | ₹9,163 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹3,338 (36.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Masur Dal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Purulia APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹11,200, with the average around ₹9,415. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | ₹10,200 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,800 |
| 04 Nov | ₹10,200 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,800 |
| 03 Nov | ₹10,500 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,800 |
| 02 Nov | ₹9,800 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,500 |
| 29 Oct | ₹10,200 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,800 |
| 28 Oct | ₹10,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,800 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,800 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,800 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,800 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,200 |
| 20 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,400 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Purulia APMC logged this Masur Dal rate on 12 Sep 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.