Going by the latest APMC figures for 12 Aug 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,498 per quintal in Tendukheda APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,498
- Lowest Price Today₹6,498
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,498
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 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.
Today's rate is about 3.5% above the period average and just 5.8% 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
The table below lines up Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Tendukheda APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Soyatkalan APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Panna APMC | ₹7,920 |
| 5 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Sarangpur APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 7 Pune APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 8 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Khurai APMC | ₹6,935 |
| 10 Jaora APMC | ₹6,540 |
| 11 Tendukheda APMC | ₹6,498 |
| 12 Patharia APMC | ₹6,420 |
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 ₹2,330 (36.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Tendukheda APMC ranged between ₹4,565 and ₹6,898, with the average around ₹6,280. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹6,498 | ₹6,498 | ₹6,498 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,548 | ₹6,548 | ₹6,548 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,191 | ₹6,175 | ₹6,191 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,251 | ₹6,111 | ₹6,251 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,548 | ₹6,498 | ₹6,498 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,498 | ₹6,348 | ₹6,498 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,498 | ₹6,198 | ₹6,498 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,898 | ₹6,498 | ₹6,498 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,573 | ₹6,348 | ₹6,498 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,848 | ₹6,498 | ₹6,498 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,498 | ₹6,498 | ₹6,498 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,498 | ₹6,398 | ₹6,498 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,498 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,498 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,005 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,005 |
| 15 Jul | ₹6,548 | ₹6,248 | ₹6,548 |
| 11 Jul | ₹6,208 | ₹6,198 | ₹6,208 |
| 10 Jul | ₹6,248 | ₹6,198 | ₹6,248 |
| 08 Jul | ₹6,050 | ₹6,050 | ₹6,050 |
| 07 Jul | ₹6,198 | ₹6,198 | ₹6,198 |
| 06 Jul | ₹6,228 | ₹6,098 | ₹6,228 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Tendukheda APMC posted this Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate on 12 Aug 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.