As the 23 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 ₹8,500 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Rate
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 11.0% below the period average and just 39.3% 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 23 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Katni APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Agar APMC | ₹7,701 |
| 4 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,650 |
| 5 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Damoh APMC | ₹7,560 |
| 7 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,280 |
| 9 Pachaur APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Bamora APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Begamganj APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Nalkheda APMC | ₹7,000 |
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.
That ₹1,500 (21.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lentil(Masur)(Whole) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Fancy Bazaar APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹9,546. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹12,080 | ₹9,550 | ₹10,860 |
| 23 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,500 |
| 22 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,200 |
| 21 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,200 |
| 20 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,200 |
| 19 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,500 |
| 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 |
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
Before carting Lentil(Masur)(Whole) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 23 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.