Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,181 per quintal in Bamora APMC. See where this sits in the day's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,181
- Lowest Price Today₹6,181
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,181
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Local)
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.
Right now Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 0.7% above the period average — just 13.0% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Bamora APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sagar APMC Leader | ₹9,250 |
| 2 Agar APMC | ₹9,201 |
| 3 Begamganj APMC | ₹9,185 |
| 4 Tulsipur APMC | ₹9,020 |
| 5 Damoh APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 6 Jeerapur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Shamgarh APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 8 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 9 Pachaur APMC | ₹7,515 |
| 10 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Ashta APMC | ₹7,481 |
| 12 Mandsaur APMC | ₹7,450 |
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 ₹1,800 (24.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Bamora APMC ranged between ₹4,100 and ₹7,105, with the average around ₹6,136. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹6,181 | ₹6,181 | ₹6,181 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,141 | ₹5,950 | ₹6,141 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,105 | ₹7,105 | ₹7,105 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,190 | ₹5,750 | ₹6,190 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,285 | ₹6,285 | ₹6,285 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,270 | ₹6,270 | ₹6,270 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,301 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,301 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,340 | ₹6,340 | ₹6,340 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,230 | ₹5,750 | ₹6,230 |
| 10 Jul | ₹6,150 | ₹6,001 | ₹6,150 |
| 09 Jul | ₹6,185 | ₹4,451 | ₹6,185 |
| 08 Jul | ₹6,231 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,231 |
| 07 Jul | ₹6,005 | ₹6,005 | ₹6,005 |
| 06 Jul | ₹6,170 | ₹5,751 | ₹6,170 |
| 03 Jul | ₹6,100 | ₹4,803 | ₹6,100 |
| 02 Jul | ₹6,105 | ₹5,792 | ₹6,105 |
| 01 Jul | ₹6,201 | ₹5,699 | ₹6,201 |
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
For Lentil(Masur)(Whole), the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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, Bamora APMC logged this Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate on 18 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.