Here's the 13 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,200 per quintal in Katni APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 5.2% below the period average, sitting just 31.9% 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 13 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pachaur APMC Leader | ₹9,055 |
| 2 Agar APMC | ₹8,870 |
| 3 Soyatkalan APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 4 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 5 Vidisha APMC | ₹8,350 |
| 6 Mandsaur APMC | ₹8,199 |
| 7 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,120 |
| 8 Jeerapur APMC | ₹7,805 |
| 9 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Pune APMC | ₹7,350 |
| 11 Nalkehda APMC | ₹7,340 |
| 12 Dewas APMC | ₹7,202 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,853 (25.7%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Katni APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹9,100, with the average around ₹6,542. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹6,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,351 | ₹3,200 | ₹6,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,925 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹6,151 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,550 | ₹5,300 | ₹6,199 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹5,560 | ₹6,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹6,149 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹8,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹3,350 | ₹6,135 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,123 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,725 | ₹5,725 | ₹5,725 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,400 | ₹4,800 | ₹6,176 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,900 | ₹2,600 | ₹8,321 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,400 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,126 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,900 | ₹3,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,100 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,299 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,905 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,100 | ₹6,125 |
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 day's best Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
To sum up, this was the Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate at Katni APMC on 13 Aug 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.