Looking at how the yards traded on 14 Oct 2026, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Purulia APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Masur Dal today.
01What's Behind Today's Masur Dal Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,800
- Lowest Price Today₹8,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Masur Dal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 1.1% above the period average — just 15.2% 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 14 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹14,850 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,700 |
| 3 Ranaghat APMC | ₹11,400 |
| 4 Chakdah APMC | ₹11,400 |
| 5 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 6 Pandua APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 7 Nadia APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 8 Habra APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 9 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 10 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 11 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,700 |
| 12 Kolaghat 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.
At ₹4,250 (40.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Masur Dal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Masur Dal prices at Purulia APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹11,200, with the average around ₹9,397. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,200 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,400 |
| 06 Sep | ₹10,200 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹10,500 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,200 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,400 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,200 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,250 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Masur Dal yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To wrap up, Purulia APMC logged this Masur Dal rate on 14 Oct 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.