In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,600 per quintal in Daloda APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Lentil(Masur)(Whole) today.
01What's Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,600
- Lowest Price Today₹6,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 2.3% above the period average and just 18.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Daloda APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Damoh APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 3 Agar APMC | ₹7,901 |
| 4 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 5 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,550 |
| 6 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 7 Dewas APMC | ₹6,865 |
| 8 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹6,610 |
| 9 Jaora APMC | ₹6,602 |
| 10 Daloda APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Khujner APMC | ₹6,590 |
| 12 Shamgarh APMC | ₹6,501 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lentil(Masur)(Whole).
A spread of ₹1,999 (30.7%) 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 Daloda APMC ranged between ₹1,901 and ₹8,050, with the average around ₹6,454. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,802 | ₹6,001 | ₹6,802 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,390 | ₹6,390 | ₹6,390 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,902 | ₹6,902 | ₹6,902 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,801 | ₹6,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,981 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,981 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,048 | ₹4,651 | ₹7,048 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,991 | ₹4,991 | ₹4,991 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,652 | ₹5,751 | ₹6,652 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,301 | ₹5,951 | ₹6,301 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,501 | ₹5,701 | ₹6,501 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,501 | ₹4,501 | ₹4,501 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,570 | ₹5,540 | ₹5,570 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,321 | ₹6,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,441 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,441 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) traded at this rate in Daloda APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.