As the 12 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Fancy Bazaar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lentil(Masur)(Whole), clocking the day's best rate at ₹13,200 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Rate
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 41.0% above the period average and just 5.7% 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
Here's how Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Damoh APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 3 Katni APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 4 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Ashta APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Jeerapur APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 7 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 8 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 9 Neemuch APMC | ₹6,681 |
| 10 Jaora APMC | ₹6,602 |
| 11 Kolaras APMC | ₹6,590 |
| 12 Agar APMC | ₹6,510 |
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 ₹6,690 (102.8%) 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 Fancy Bazaar APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹9,360. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,700 |
| 19 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,700 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,700 |
| 03 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,700 |
| 01 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,000 |
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
Going to the top Lentil(Masur)(Whole) market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Oct 2026, Fancy Bazaar APMC set the pace for Lentil(Masur)(Whole). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.