In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹5,400 per quintal in Jabalpur APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Jabalpur APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,655
- Lowest Price Today₹3,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 8.2% below the period average, sitting just 15.2% 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
This table ranks Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Damoh APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 3 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,160 |
| 4 Agar APMC | ₹7,901 |
| 5 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,550 |
| 7 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,451 |
| 8 Jeerapur APMC | ₹7,305 |
| 9 Sarangpur APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 10 Dewas APMC | ₹6,865 |
| 11 Shajapur APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 12 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹6,610 |
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).
That ₹1,890 (28.6%) 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 ₹5,883. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,655 | ₹3,100 | ₹5,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,250 | ₹5,305 | ₹6,250 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,310 | ₹4,775 | ₹6,310 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,260 | ₹5,150 | ₹5,150 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,100 | ₹4,530 | ₹6,100 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,515 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,515 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,790 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,075 | ₹3,500 | ₹6,075 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,205 | ₹4,310 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,005 | ₹4,255 | ₹5,490 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,130 | ₹5,350 | ₹5,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,705 | ₹5,765 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,140 | ₹5,205 | ₹6,140 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,980 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,505 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Lentil(Masur)(Whole) today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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, this was the Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate at Jabalpur APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.