With the 21 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹9,200 per quintal in Purulia 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
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,800
- Lowest Price Today₹8,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Masur Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Masur Dal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 2.3% below the period average and just 17.9% 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
The table below lines up Masur Dal rates across the markets that reported on 21 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 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹14,850 |
| 2 Chakdah APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 3 Ranaghat APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 4 Nadia APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Kalipur APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 6 Kalipur(Arambagh)APMC APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 7 Kolaghat APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 8 Pandua APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 9 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 10 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 11 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 12 Balarampur APMC | ₹9,800 |
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 ₹5,050 (51.5%) 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 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
For Masur Dal, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Net-net, Purulia APMC posted this Masur Dal rate on 21 Sep 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.