With the 16 Oct 2026 auctions now in, 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. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) board.
01What's Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,200
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Lentil(Masur)(Whole) about 40.6% above the period average, and just 5.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Fancy Bazaar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 3 Bina APMC | ₹6,390 |
| 4 Kurawar APMC | ₹6,185 |
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.
At ₹7,015 (113.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lentil(Masur)(Whole) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Fancy Bazaar APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹9,389. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,500 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Lentil(Masur)(Whole) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
The takeaway: Fancy Bazaar APMC was the market to beat for Lentil(Masur)(Whole) on 16 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.