With the 12 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,085 per quintal in Ashoknagar APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,085
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,085
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 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.
Today's rate is about 4.8% below the period average and just 27.6% 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 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ashoknagar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Soyatkalan APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Panna APMC | ₹7,920 |
| 5 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Sarangpur APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 7 Pune APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 8 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Khurai APMC | ₹6,935 |
| 10 Jaora APMC | ₹6,540 |
| 11 Tendukheda APMC | ₹6,498 |
| 12 Patharia APMC | ₹6,420 |
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 ₹2,330 (36.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Ashoknagar APMC ranged between ₹3,111 and ₹8,400, with the average around ₹6,392. 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 Aug | ₹6,060 | ₹5,485 | ₹6,060 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,085 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,085 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,160 | ₹5,780 | ₹6,160 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,115 | ₹5,610 | ₹6,115 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,070 | ₹5,910 | ₹7,070 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹5,880 | ₹6,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,730 | ₹5,785 | ₹6,730 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,235 | ₹5,390 | ₹5,930 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,105 | ₹5,040 | ₹6,105 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,585 | ₹5,190 | ₹6,025 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,245 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,245 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,180 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,180 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,330 | ₹4,790 | ₹7,330 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,670 | ₹3,600 | ₹6,670 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,260 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,260 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,470 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,470 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,130 | ₹5,353 | ₹6,130 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹5,515 | ₹7,600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,550 | ₹4,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,790 | ₹5,790 | ₹5,790 |
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
The day's best Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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 12 Aug 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) traded at this rate in Ashoknagar APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.