In the day's wholesale-price digest for 25 Aug 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,205 per quintal in Patharia APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,205
- Lowest Price Today₹5,705
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,205
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 9.5% below the period average — just 33.7% 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
Here's how Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 25 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tulsipur APMC Leader | ₹9,450 |
| 2 Begamganj APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 3 Panna APMC | ₹8,799 |
| 4 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 5 Momanbadodiya APMC | ₹8,650 |
| 6 Neemuch APMC | ₹8,350 |
| 7 Agar APMC | ₹8,190 |
| 8 Khurai APMC | ₹8,010 |
| 9 Bina APMC | ₹8,001 |
| 10 Vidisha APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 11 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Dewas APMC | ₹7,400 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,050 (27.7%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Patharia APMC ranged between ₹4,605 and ₹9,355, with the average around ₹6,854. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹6,205 | ₹5,705 | ₹6,205 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,120 | ₹5,675 | ₹6,120 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,005 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,235 | ₹5,020 | ₹6,235 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,725 | ₹5,905 | ₹6,725 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,420 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,420 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,355 | ₹5,200 | ₹9,355 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,910 | ₹6,760 | ₹8,910 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,720 | ₹6,050 | ₹6,720 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹5,360 | ₹6,105 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,305 | ₹5,300 | ₹9,305 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,695 | ₹6,080 | ₹6,695 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,905 | ₹5,200 | ₹7,905 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,430 | ₹6,185 | ₹6,430 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,155 | ₹4,900 | ₹6,155 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,825 | ₹5,315 | ₹7,825 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,405 | ₹5,805 | ₹5,805 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,905 | ₹5,305 | ₹7,905 |
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 Lentil(Masur)(Whole) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To wrap up, Patharia APMC logged this Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate on 25 Aug 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.