As fresh arrivals settled on 05 Aug 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹7,700 per quintal in Nalkehda APMC. This is one of several Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Nalkehda APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,700
- Lowest Price Today₹7,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 3.2% above the period average and just 14.4% 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 05 Aug 2026, so you can see where Nalkehda APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Damoh APMC Leader | ₹9,380 |
| 2 Shamgarh APMC | ₹8,440 |
| 3 Neemuch APMC | ₹8,330 |
| 4 Ganjbasoda APMC | ₹8,001 |
| 5 Pachaur APMC | ₹7,975 |
| 6 Nalkehda APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 7 Bhawani Mandi APMC | ₹7,638 |
| 8 Agar APMC | ₹7,601 |
| 9 Khujner APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Biaora APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Pune APMC | ₹7,150 |
| 12 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,050 |
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 ₹2,330 (33.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Nalkehda APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹7,459. 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 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹4,300 | ₹7,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,150 | ₹5,300 | ₹6,150 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹6,860 | ₹9,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,340 | ₹7,340 | ₹7,340 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,712 | ₹7,712 | ₹7,712 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,915 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,915 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,900 | ₹6,400 | ₹7,900 |
| 19 Jul | ₹7,701 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,770 | ₹6,400 | ₹7,770 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,601 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹6,001 | ₹7,800 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,200 | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Jul | ₹7,450 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹6,740 | ₹8,200 |
| 08 Jul | ₹7,602 | ₹7,602 | ₹7,602 |
| 07 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹6,401 | ₹7,800 |
| 06 Jul | ₹7,740 | ₹5,900 | ₹7,600 |
| 05 Jul | ₹7,130 | ₹6,100 | ₹7,130 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Nalkehda APMC posted this Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate on 05 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.