In the day's wholesale-price digest for 29 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Banda APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 13.6% below the period average — just 34.5% 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 29 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 | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,160 |
| 3 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Damoh APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Panna APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Nalkheda APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Agar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Jaora APMC | ₹6,599 |
| 10 Ashta APMC | ₹6,401 |
| 11 Sarangpur APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Tendukheda APMC | ₹6,398 |
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.
The ₹6,802 (106.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Banda APMC ranged between ₹5,115 and ₹8,400, with the average around ₹6,363. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 28 Oct | ₹7,505 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,505 |
| 27 Oct | ₹7,300 | ₹5,650 | ₹5,805 |
| 22 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,505 | ₹5,800 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Lentil(Masur)(Whole) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In short, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) changed hands at this rate in Banda APMC on 29 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.