In the day's wholesale-price digest for 13 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,421 per quintal in Ashta APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Ashta APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,421
- Lowest Price Today₹5,731
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,421
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 2.5% below the period average, sitting just 14.4% 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
This table ranks Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across active mandis for 13 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,150 |
| 3 Damoh APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 4 Dewas APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 5 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Agar APMC | ₹7,481 |
| 7 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 8 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 9 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 10 Khujner APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Biaora APMC | ₹6,855 |
| 12 Sagar APMC | ₹6,675 |
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).
That ₹6,525 (97.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lentil(Masur)(Whole) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Ashta APMC ranged between ₹2,501 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹6,584. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹6,421 | ₹5,731 | ₹6,421 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹5,501 | ₹7,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,201 | ₹5,890 | ₹6,201 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,181 | ₹6,001 | ₹6,181 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,410 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,410 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,001 | ₹5,451 | ₹7,001 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹3,212 | ₹6,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,981 | ₹3,500 | ₹6,981 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,180 | ₹4,800 | ₹7,180 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹5,102 | ₹6,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,001 | ₹5,791 | ₹7,001 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,851 | ₹5,191 | ₹6,851 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,510 | ₹4,051 | ₹6,510 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,591 | ₹3,901 | ₹6,591 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,331 | ₹6,331 | ₹6,331 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,391 | ₹5,561 | ₹6,391 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,703 | ₹6,246 | ₹6,703 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,410 | ₹6,280 | ₹6,410 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,666 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,666 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,591 | ₹5,931 | ₹6,591 |
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
All told, this is where Lentil(Masur)(Whole) stood at Ashta APMC on 13 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.