In today's crop-price rundown for 23 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Manasa APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Lentil(Masur)(Whole) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,701
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 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.
This puts Lentil(Masur)(Whole) about 5.4% below the period average, and just 22.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across active mandis for 23 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Katni APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Agar APMC | ₹7,701 |
| 4 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,650 |
| 5 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Damoh APMC | ₹7,560 |
| 7 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,280 |
| 9 Pachaur APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Bamora APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Begamganj APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Nalkheda APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹1,500 (21.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lentil(Masur)(Whole) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Manasa APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹8,409, with the average around ₹6,870. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,701 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,801 | ₹5,801 | ₹6,801 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,401 | ₹7,401 | ₹7,401 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,399 | ₹6,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,050 | ₹5,301 | ₹7,050 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,201 | ₹7,201 | ₹7,201 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,400 | ₹5,801 | ₹8,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,901 | ₹5,901 | ₹7,901 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,409 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,501 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,501 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,701 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,701 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,401 | ₹6,001 | ₹7,401 |
| 10 Jul | ₹7,401 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,401 |
| 08 Jul | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 02 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 30 Jun | ₹7,321 | ₹7,321 | ₹7,321 |
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
Farmers comparing Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was priced at this level in Manasa APMC on 23 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.