Checking the day's mandi numbers for 16 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,160 per quintal in Bamora APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Bamora 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₹6,160
- Lowest Price Today₹6,160
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,160
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 0.6% above the period average, sitting just 13.3% 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
Here's how Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Damoh APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 3 Agar APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 4 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 5 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,550 |
| 6 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 7 Bina APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Dewas APMC | ₹6,865 |
| 9 Shamgarh APMC | ₹6,501 |
| 10 Biaora APMC | ₹6,455 |
| 11 Kalapipal APMC | ₹6,451 |
| 12 Silvani APMC | ₹6,365 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,135 (33.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Bamora APMC ranged between ₹4,100 and ₹7,105, with the average around ₹6,122. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹6,160 | ₹6,160 | ₹6,160 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,100 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,161 | ₹6,161 | ₹6,161 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,081 | ₹6,081 | ₹6,081 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,040 | ₹6,040 | ₹6,040 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,111 | ₹6,111 | ₹6,111 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,231 | ₹5,565 | ₹6,231 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,161 | ₹6,161 | ₹6,161 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,181 | ₹6,181 | ₹6,181 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,141 | ₹5,950 | ₹6,141 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,105 | ₹7,105 | ₹7,105 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,190 | ₹5,750 | ₹6,190 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,285 | ₹6,285 | ₹6,285 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,270 | ₹6,270 | ₹6,270 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,301 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,301 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,340 | ₹6,340 | ₹6,340 |
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
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 Bamora APMC on 16 Oct 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.