Reading today's price tape for 14 Aug 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹8,800 per quintal in Katni APMC. This is one of several Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Katni 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₹9,300
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 33.4% above the period average, sitting just 5.4% 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 14 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹11,700 |
| 2 Pachaur APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 3 Tulsipur APMC | ₹9,020 |
| 4 Katni APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 5 Agar APMC | ₹8,766 |
| 6 Begamganj APMC | ₹8,660 |
| 7 Jeerapur APMC | ₹8,550 |
| 8 Panna APMC | ₹8,455 |
| 9 Momanbadodiya APMC | ₹8,360 |
| 10 Pachaur(F&V) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Damoh APMC | ₹7,950 |
| 12 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,900 |
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 ₹3,800 (48.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Katni APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹9,300, with the average around ₹6,595. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,800 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Lentil(Masur)(Whole), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate at Katni APMC on 14 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.