Reading today's price tape for 17 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹5,065 per quintal in Katni APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Lentil(Masur)(Whole) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,505
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,065
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 21.9% below the period average, sitting just 45.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 17 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 Begamganj APMC | ₹8,405 |
| 3 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,150 |
| 4 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 5 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 8 Pachaur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Narsinghgarh APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 10 Sarangpur APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Biaora APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Jaora APMC | ₹6,501 |
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.
A spread of ₹6,699 (103.0%) 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 Katni APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹9,300, with the average around ₹6,486. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹8,505 | ₹4,400 | ₹5,065 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,077 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,700 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,850 | ₹4,300 | ₹5,111 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,995 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Lentil(Masur)(Whole) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
To sum up, this was the Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate at Katni APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.