In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Aug 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,295 per quintal in Ashoknagar APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Lentil(Masur)(Whole) yards.
01What Put Ashoknagar APMC on Top Today
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,295
- Lowest Price Today₹5,980
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,295
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 1.5% above the period average — just 25.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 21 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 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹11,700 |
| 2 Sagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Agar APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 4 Begamganj APMC | ₹8,605 |
| 5 Damoh APMC | ₹8,590 |
| 6 Panna APMC | ₹8,480 |
| 7 Neemuch APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,150 |
| 9 Jhalarapatan APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Khujner APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 11 Shamgarh APMC | ₹7,850 |
| 12 Bhawani Mandi APMC | ₹7,835 |
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 ₹3,865 (49.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lentil(Masur)(Whole) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Ashoknagar APMC ranged between ₹1,625 and ₹8,400, with the average around ₹6,200. 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 Nov | ₹6,425 | ₹5,160 | ₹6,425 |
| 06 Nov | ₹5,695 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,695 |
| 05 Nov | ₹5,870 | ₹4,475 | ₹5,870 |
| 04 Nov | ₹5,720 | ₹3,490 | ₹5,645 |
| 31 Oct | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 |
| 30 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 29 Oct | ₹5,925 | ₹4,400 | ₹5,925 |
| 28 Oct | ₹5,390 | ₹5,240 | ₹5,390 |
| 27 Oct | ₹6,760 | ₹4,400 | ₹6,760 |
| 23 Oct | ₹6,799 | ₹5,300 | ₹6,799 |
| 22 Oct | ₹6,580 | ₹3,715 | ₹6,580 |
| 21 Oct | ₹5,985 | ₹5,405 | ₹5,880 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,610 | ₹5,850 | ₹6,610 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,225 | ₹5,780 | ₹6,225 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,960 | ₹5,444 | ₹5,960 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,100 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,955 | ₹5,955 | ₹5,955 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,165 | ₹5,595 | ₹6,165 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,990 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,990 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) changed hands at this rate in Ashoknagar APMC on 21 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.