Turning to the 29 Oct 2026 APMC board, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹5,880 per quintal in Gadakota APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,880
- Lowest Price Today₹5,880
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,880
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Lentil(Masur)(Whole) about 6.5% below the period average, and just 20.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 29 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹10,800 |
| 2 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,160 |
| 3 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Nalkheda APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Damoh APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Panna APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Jeerapur APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 9 Agar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Jaora APMC | ₹6,599 |
| 11 Ashta APMC | ₹6,401 |
| 12 Sarangpur APMC | ₹6,400 |
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 ₹4,400 (68.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Gadakota APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹7,405, with the average around ₹6,287. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹5,880 | ₹5,880 | ₹5,880 |
| 27 Oct | ₹6,025 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,025 |
| 23 Oct | ₹6,135 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,135 |
| 22 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,600 | ₹6,145 | ₹6,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,275 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,205 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,270 | ₹6,205 | ₹6,205 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,295 | ₹6,180 | ₹6,295 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,280 | ₹6,280 | ₹6,280 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,280 | ₹5,855 | ₹6,280 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,750 | ₹6,750 | ₹6,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,265 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,265 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,140 | ₹6,140 | ₹6,140 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,210 | ₹6,210 | ₹6,210 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,905 | ₹5,905 | ₹5,905 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,405 | ₹6,265 | ₹7,405 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was priced at this level in Gadakota APMC on 29 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.