From today's trading desk on 16 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,175 per quintal in Banda APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,175
- Lowest Price Today₹5,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,175
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 3.6% below the period average — just 26.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 16 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 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Damoh APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 3 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,160 |
| 4 Agar APMC | ₹7,901 |
| 5 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,550 |
| 7 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,451 |
| 8 Jeerapur APMC | ₹7,305 |
| 9 Sarangpur APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 10 Dewas APMC | ₹6,865 |
| 11 Shajapur APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 12 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹6,610 |
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 ₹1,890 (28.6%) 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 Banda APMC ranged between ₹5,115 and ₹8,400, with the average around ₹6,406. 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 | ₹6,175 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,175 |
| 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 |
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
For Lentil(Masur)(Whole), the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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 short, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) changed hands at this rate in Banda APMC on 16 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.