Reading today's price tape for 18 Jul 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Daloda APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Jul 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 0.5% below the period average — just 19.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across active mandis for 18 Jul 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Agar APMC Leader | ₹9,631 |
| 2 Pachaur APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 3 Damoh APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 4 Pachaur(F&V) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 5 Jaora APMC | ₹8,599 |
| 6 Jeerapur APMC | ₹8,555 |
| 7 Soyatkalan APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Mandsaur APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 9 Neemuch APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 10 Khilchipur APMC | ₹8,075 |
| 11 Ramganjmandi APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Khujner APMC | ₹7,865 |
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).
At ₹1,766 (22.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lentil(Masur)(Whole) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Daloda APMC ranged between ₹1,901 and ₹8,050, with the average around ₹6,531. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | ₹6,191 | ₹5,981 | ₹6,191 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,701 | ₹5,701 | ₹5,701 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,301 | ₹6,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,571 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,571 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,690 | ₹5,867 | ₹6,690 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,540 | ₹6,351 | ₹6,540 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,350 | ₹6,800 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,492 | ₹5,701 | ₹6,492 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,651 | ₹6,451 | ₹7,651 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,952 | ₹5,952 | ₹5,952 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,751 | ₹5,751 | ₹5,751 |
| 10 Jul | ₹6,150 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,150 |
| 09 Jul | ₹6,001 | ₹5,499 | ₹6,001 |
| 08 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹5,850 | ₹6,400 |
| 06 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹1,901 | ₹7,000 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Daloda APMC logged this Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate on 18 Jul 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.