Checking the day's mandi numbers for 21 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹5,700 per quintal in Ashoknagar APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,700
- Lowest Price Today₹5,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 9.3% below the period average, sitting just 32.1% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 21 Oct 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 | ₹10,800 |
| 2 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,140 |
| 3 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Mandsaur APMC | ₹7,576 |
| 5 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,550 |
| 6 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Begamganj APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Shamgarh APMC | ₹6,790 |
| 9 Guna APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Jaora APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Sitamau APMC | ₹6,201 |
| 12 Bina APMC | ₹6,200 |
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 ₹4,600 (74.2%) 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 ₹1,625 and ₹8,400, with the average around ₹6,284. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 |
| 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 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,580 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,830 | ₹4,960 | ₹5,830 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,850 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,890 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,180 | ₹4,410 | ₹5,930 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,210 | ₹3,850 | ₹5,890 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,255 | ₹3,550 | ₹6,255 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,260 | ₹1,625 | ₹6,220 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,440 | ₹4,825 | ₹6,245 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,305 | ₹1,750 | ₹6,280 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,270 | ₹5,890 | ₹6,156 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,220 | ₹5,390 | ₹6,220 |
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 headline Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Lentil(Masur)(Whole) stood at Ashoknagar APMC on 21 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.