Pulling together the 18 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,464 per quintal in Mandsaur APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put Mandsaur APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,464
- Lowest Price Today₹6,152
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,464
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 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 10.1% below the period average, sitting just 26.1% 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
The table below lines up Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mandsaur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sagar APMC Leader | ₹9,250 |
| 2 Agar APMC | ₹9,201 |
| 3 Tulsipur APMC | ₹9,020 |
| 4 Damoh APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 5 Jeerapur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 7 Shamgarh APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 8 Pachaur APMC | ₹7,515 |
| 9 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Ashta APMC | ₹7,481 |
| 11 Manasa APMC | ₹7,401 |
| 12 Pune APMC | ₹7,300 |
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.
At ₹1,950 (26.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lentil(Masur)(Whole) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Mandsaur APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹8,751, with the average around ₹7,190. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹8,181 | ₹4,800 | ₹8,181 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,464 | ₹6,152 | ₹6,464 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,254 | ₹4,700 | ₹6,254 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,552 | ₹4,700 | ₹6,201 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,199 | ₹4,500 | ₹8,199 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,799 | ₹4,396 | ₹7,799 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,801 | ₹6,263 | ₹7,801 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,852 | ₹2,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,256 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,502 | ₹3,502 | ₹3,502 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,201 | ₹3,000 | ₹6,501 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,499 | ₹6,041 | ₹7,599 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,509 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,414 | ₹2,096 | ₹6,999 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹2,001 | ₹8,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,061 | ₹1,700 | ₹6,096 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,651 | ₹4,501 | ₹8,651 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,251 | ₹6,451 | ₹7,251 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,901 | ₹3,500 | ₹7,901 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate at Mandsaur APMC on 18 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.