Reading today's price tape for 05 Aug 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹5,780 per quintal in Begamganj APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Begamganj APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,780
- Lowest Price Today₹5,780
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,780
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 18.8% below the period average, sitting just 41.9% 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 05 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Damoh APMC Leader | ₹9,380 |
| 2 Shamgarh APMC | ₹8,440 |
| 3 Neemuch APMC | ₹8,330 |
| 4 Ganjbasoda APMC | ₹8,001 |
| 5 Pachaur APMC | ₹7,975 |
| 6 Nalkehda APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 7 Bhawani Mandi APMC | ₹7,638 |
| 8 Agar APMC | ₹7,601 |
| 9 Khujner APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Biaora APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Pune APMC | ₹7,150 |
| 12 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,050 |
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).
A spread of ₹2,330 (33.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Begamganj APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹9,950, with the average around ₹7,121. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹5,780 | ₹5,780 | ₹5,780 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,215 | ₹7,215 | ₹7,215 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,505 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,505 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,405 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,405 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,455 | ₹5,950 | ₹5,950 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,715 | ₹6,050 | ₹7,715 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,095 | ₹5,840 | ₹5,840 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹9,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,225 | ₹5,705 | ₹9,225 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,400 | ₹5,600 | ₹9,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,825 | ₹6,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,270 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,270 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,250 | ₹6,005 | ₹6,250 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,305 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,305 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,960 | ₹4,300 | ₹5,960 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹6,125 | ₹7,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,355 | ₹5,995 | ₹6,355 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,950 | ₹2,400 | ₹6,050 |
| 14 Jul | ₹6,175 | ₹5,505 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,900 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,245 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate at Begamganj APMC on 05 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.