Across the reporting yards on 13 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,005 per quintal in Banda APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,005
- Lowest Price Today₹5,985
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,005
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 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 6.4% below the period average and just 28.5% 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 13 Oct 2026, so you can see where Banda APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ganjbasoda APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Patharia APMC | ₹8,625 |
| 3 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,150 |
| 5 Damoh APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 6 Agar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Dewas APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 8 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Akodiya APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 12 Pachaur APMC | ₹7,100 |
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 ₹1,900 (26.8%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Banda APMC ranged between ₹5,115 and ₹8,400, with the average around ₹6,415. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹6,005 | ₹5,985 | ₹6,005 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,115 | ₹5,115 | ₹5,115 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,005 | ₹6,005 | ₹6,005 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,110 | ₹6,050 | ₹6,110 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,135 | ₹6,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,005 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,005 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,205 | ₹6,175 | ₹6,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,295 | ₹6,110 | ₹7,295 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,260 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,240 | ₹6,240 | ₹6,240 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,400 | ₹6,050 | ₹8,400 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,300 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Jul | ₹6,050 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,050 |
| 09 Jul | ₹6,050 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,050 |
| 08 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,100 | ₹7,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹8,040 | ₹5,560 | ₹8,040 |
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 headline Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
Bottom line: on 13 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) traded at this rate in Banda 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.