In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Nalkheda APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Here's where today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 4.6% below the period average and just 17.5% 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Nalkheda APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹7,880, with the average around ₹6,810. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,490 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,490 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,940 | ₹4,830 | ₹6,940 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,180 | ₹5,640 | ₹7,180 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹4,015 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,001 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,880 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,880 |
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
When picking where to sell Lentil(Masur)(Whole), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Nalkheda APMC posted this Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate on 12 Oct 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.