In the price report dated 18 Aug 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Patharia 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
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₹6,005
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 5.7% below the period average and just 30.5% 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
The table below lines up Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Patharia APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sagar APMC Leader | ₹9,250 |
| 2 Agar APMC | ₹9,201 |
| 3 Begamganj APMC | ₹9,185 |
| 4 Tulsipur APMC | ₹9,020 |
| 5 Damoh APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 6 Jeerapur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Shamgarh APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 8 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 9 Pachaur APMC | ₹7,515 |
| 10 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Ashta APMC | ₹7,481 |
| 12 Mandsaur APMC | ₹7,450 |
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 ₹1,800 (24.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Patharia APMC ranged between ₹4,605 and ₹9,355, with the average around ₹6,891. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,005 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,235 | ₹5,020 | ₹6,235 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,725 | ₹5,905 | ₹6,725 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,420 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,420 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,355 | ₹5,200 | ₹9,355 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,910 | ₹6,760 | ₹8,910 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,720 | ₹6,050 | ₹6,720 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹5,360 | ₹6,105 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,305 | ₹5,300 | ₹9,305 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,695 | ₹6,080 | ₹6,695 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,905 | ₹5,200 | ₹7,905 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,430 | ₹6,185 | ₹6,430 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,155 | ₹4,900 | ₹6,155 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,825 | ₹5,315 | ₹7,825 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,405 | ₹5,805 | ₹5,805 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,905 | ₹5,305 | ₹7,905 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,455 | ₹6,005 | ₹6,455 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,550 | ₹4,605 | ₹6,550 |
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
Selling Lentil(Masur)(Whole) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Patharia APMC posted this Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate on 18 Aug 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.