In today's crop-price rundown for 04 Aug 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Bina APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,700
- Lowest Price Today₹4,201
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date04 Aug 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 6.6% below the period average and just 38.1% 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
This table ranks Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across active mandis for 04 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Damoh APMC Leader | ₹9,300 |
| 2 Jeerapur APMC | ₹8,425 |
| 3 Neemuch APMC | ₹8,271 |
| 4 Agar APMC | ₹8,270 |
| 5 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Sitmau APMC | ₹7,950 |
| 7 Gairatganj APMC | ₹7,940 |
| 8 Bhawani Mandi APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 9 Nalkehda APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 10 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Biaora APMC | ₹7,580 |
| 12 Khujner APMC | ₹7,485 |
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 ₹1,815 (24.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lentil(Masur)(Whole) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Bina APMC ranged between ₹3,071 and ₹9,700, with the average around ₹6,423. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹8,460 | ₹5,200 | ₹6,530 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,700 | ₹4,201 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,300 | ₹6,150 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,100 | ₹4,800 | ₹9,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹5,990 | ₹9,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,801 | ₹3,990 | ₹6,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,482 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,350 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,850 | ₹5,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,775 | ₹6,450 | ₹6,775 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹4,601 | ₹6,422 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,451 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,901 | ₹5,001 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹8,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,366 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,551 | ₹5,125 | ₹6,400 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹4,100 | ₹6,450 |
| 13 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹5,430 | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,380 |
| 09 Jul | ₹7,901 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,366 |
| 08 Jul | ₹6,799 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,371 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Lentil(Masur)(Whole) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Net-net, Bina APMC posted this Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate on 04 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.