Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹5,300 per quintal in Jabalpur APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Lentil(Masur)(Whole) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,300
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 9.9% below the period average and just 16.8% 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
Here's how Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Begamganj APMC | ₹8,405 |
| 3 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,150 |
| 4 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 5 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 8 Pachaur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Narsinghgarh APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 10 Sarangpur APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Biaora APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Jaora APMC | ₹6,501 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹6,699 (103.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
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
Net-net, Jabalpur APMC posted this Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate on 17 Oct 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.