In the day's wholesale-price digest for 23 Jul 2026, Damoh APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lentil(Masur)(Whole), clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,180 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Rate
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,180
- Lowest Price Today₹5,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,180
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Jul 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 10.0% above the period average, sitting just 8.3% 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
Here's how Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Damoh APMC Leader | ₹9,180 |
| 2 Momanbadodiya APMC | ₹9,050 |
| 3 Dei APMC | ₹8,808 |
| 4 Mandsaur APMC | ₹8,651 |
| 5 Neemuch APMC | ₹8,350 |
| 6 Bhawani Mandi APMC | ₹7,951 |
| 7 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Agar APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Pune APMC | ₹7,350 |
| 10 Tulsipur APMC | ₹7,030 |
| 11 Bina APMC | ₹6,775 |
| 12 Narsinghgarh APMC | ₹6,700 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,480 (37.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Damoh APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹10,015, with the average around ₹8,348. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | ₹9,480 | ₹4,800 | ₹8,880 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,510 | ₹2,000 | ₹8,990 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,390 | ₹4,900 | ₹7,390 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,460 | ₹4,900 | ₹8,840 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,310 | ₹5,130 | ₹6,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,300 | ₹4,500 | ₹9,260 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,180 | ₹5,400 | ₹9,180 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,400 | ₹5,460 | ₹9,090 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,540 | ₹4,500 | ₹8,850 |
| 20 Jul | ₹9,550 | ₹5,010 | ₹6,180 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,640 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,350 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,855 | ₹5,400 | ₹9,090 |
| 16 Jul | ₹9,790 | ₹5,350 | ₹9,390 |
| 15 Jul | ₹10,015 | ₹3,810 | ₹9,370 |
| 14 Jul | ₹9,700 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,290 |
| 13 Jul | ₹9,755 | ₹5,100 | ₹9,300 |
| 10 Jul | ₹9,535 | ₹5,300 | ₹9,100 |
| 09 Jul | ₹9,530 | ₹5,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 08 Jul | ₹9,635 | ₹5,410 | ₹9,300 |
| 07 Jul | ₹9,450 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,350 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Lentil(Masur)(Whole), though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
To sum up, Damoh APMC led Lentil(Masur)(Whole) on 23 Jul 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.