With the 17 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹5,850 per quintal in Jabalpur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Jabalpur APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,850
- Lowest Price Today₹5,630
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Lentil(Masur)(Whole) about 1.3% below the period average, and just 8.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Jabalpur 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 | ₹9,195 |
| 3 Pachaur APMC | ₹9,015 |
| 4 Agar APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 5 Bhawani Mandi APMC | ₹8,045 |
| 6 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Khujner APMC | ₹7,475 |
| 8 Pune APMC | ₹7,350 |
| 9 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹7,275 |
| 10 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Pachaur(F&V) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Jeerapur APMC | ₹6,825 |
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.
That ₹4,875 (71.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lentil(Masur)(Whole) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Jabalpur APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,370, with the average around ₹5,927. 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 | ₹6,250 | ₹5,205 | ₹6,225 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,850 | ₹5,630 | ₹5,850 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,290 | ₹5,200 | ₹6,205 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,250 | ₹4,705 | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,005 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,005 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,205 | ₹3,800 | ₹6,095 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹4,400 | ₹6,150 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,280 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,170 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,090 | ₹5,740 | ₹5,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,975 | ₹5,370 | ₹5,705 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,030 | ₹5,130 | ₹5,690 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹4,725 | ₹5,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,085 | ₹5,310 | ₹5,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹4,805 | ₹5,900 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,050 | ₹4,800 | ₹6,050 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,705 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,110 | ₹5,405 | ₹5,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,105 | ₹4,455 | ₹6,105 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,305 | ₹4,305 | ₹5,870 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,930 | ₹5,155 | ₹5,930 |
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
The takeaway: Jabalpur APMC reported Lentil(Masur)(Whole) at this level on 17 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.