Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹8,405 per quintal in Begamganj APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Begamganj APMC on Top Today
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₹8,405
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,405
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
Today's rate is about 19.1% above the period average and just 15.5% 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 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Begamganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Begamganj APMC | ₹8,405 |
| 3 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,150 |
| 4 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 5 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 8 Pachaur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Narsinghgarh APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 10 Sarangpur APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Biaora APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Jaora APMC | ₹6,501 |
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 ₹6,699 (103.0%) 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 ₹7,055. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹8,405 | ₹5,800 | ₹8,405 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,130 | ₹5,890 | ₹6,130 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,005 | ₹4,000 | ₹7,005 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹5,880 | ₹6,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,125 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,125 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,050 | ₹5,300 | ₹8,050 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,100 | ₹5,400 | ₹9,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,815 | ₹5,815 | ₹5,815 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,080 | ₹5,675 | ₹6,080 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,705 | ₹5,550 | ₹7,705 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,175 | ₹5,875 | ₹8,175 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,700 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,140 | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,805 | ₹5,805 | ₹5,805 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,510 | ₹5,905 | ₹6,510 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,340 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,340 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹5,805 | ₹7,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,925 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,925 |
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
The day's best Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) traded at this rate in Begamganj APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.