As fresh arrivals settled on 22 Aug 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹5,750 per quintal in Gorakhpur APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Gorakhpur APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,750
- Lowest Price Today₹5,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Local)
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.
This puts Lentil(Masur)(Whole) about 1.3% below the period average, and just 8.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across active mandis for 22 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tulsipur APMC Leader | ₹9,450 |
| 2 Jeerapur APMC | ₹8,230 |
| 3 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Chhapiheda APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 5 Sangli APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Pune APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 8 Pachaur APMC | ₹7,185 |
| 9 Rahatgarh APMC | ₹6,149 |
| 10 Sagar APMC | ₹5,850 |
| 11 Biaora APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹5,750 |
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 ₹3,700 (64.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lentil(Masur)(Whole) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Gorakhpur APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹6,250, with the average around ₹5,824. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹5,750 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,850 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,725 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,850 | ₹5,850 | ₹5,850 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,405 | ₹5,390 | ₹5,405 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,820 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,605 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,605 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,115 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,250 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,125 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,150 | ₹6,070 | ₹6,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,925 | ₹5,875 | ₹5,925 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,150 | ₹6,075 | ₹6,150 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,150 | ₹6,075 | ₹6,100 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,150 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,100 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,100 |
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 Lentil(Masur)(Whole) 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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was priced at this level in Gorakhpur APMC on 22 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.