From today's trading desk on 13 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹5,400 per quintal in Katni APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (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 Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 17.6% below the period average — just 41.9% 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 Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 13 Oct 2026, so you can see where Katni APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Ganjbasoda APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Patharia APMC | ₹8,625 |
| 4 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,150 |
| 5 Damoh APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 6 Agar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Dewas APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 8 Akodiya APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 12 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹6,100 (85.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lentil(Masur)(Whole) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Katni APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹9,300, with the average around ₹6,556. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,300 | ₹5,400 | ₹8,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,101 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,700 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,940 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,250 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,855 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹3,450 | ₹5,880 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,440 | ₹4,800 | ₹7,440 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹6,050 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,851 | ₹5,600 | ₹8,851 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,800 | ₹5,050 | ₹5,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,750 | ₹3,300 | ₹6,031 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹6,301 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,751 | ₹3,751 | ₹8,751 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,751 | ₹3,600 | ₹8,751 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,275 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,475 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,915 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,001 | ₹5,350 | ₹6,985 |
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
The headline Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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, Katni APMC logged this Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate on 13 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.