In the latest market update for 24 Aug 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,280 per quintal in Garhakota APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Garhakota APMC on Top Today
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,280
- Lowest Price Today₹6,140
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,280
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
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 4.4% above the period average, sitting just 11.9% 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 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Panna APMC Leader | ₹8,705 |
| 2 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 3 Begamganj APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Khurai APMC | ₹7,991 |
| 5 Jeerapur APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Jhalarapatan APMC | ₹7,410 |
| 7 Guna APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 8 Pune APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Khujner APMC | ₹7,120 |
| 11 Ashta APMC | ₹6,901 |
| 12 Kareli APMC | ₹6,845 |
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 ₹1,860 (27.2%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Garhakota APMC ranged between ₹3,705 and ₹7,130, with the average around ₹6,018. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹6,280 | ₹6,140 | ₹6,280 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,255 | ₹5,805 | ₹6,255 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,155 | ₹6,105 | ₹6,155 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,965 | ₹4,965 | ₹4,965 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,375 | ₹6,230 | ₹6,375 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,705 | ₹3,705 | ₹3,705 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,370 | ₹6,055 | ₹6,370 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,265 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,265 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,250 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,105 | ₹6,105 | ₹6,105 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,100 | ₹5,810 | ₹6,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,005 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,005 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,395 | ₹6,205 | ₹6,395 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,410 | ₹5,710 | ₹6,390 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹4,515 | ₹6,400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,130 | ₹4,905 | ₹6,350 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,450 | ₹6,005 | ₹6,450 |
| 15 Jul | ₹6,430 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,405 |
| 14 Jul | ₹6,350 | ₹6,290 | ₹6,350 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,275 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,200 |
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
To sum up, this was the Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate at Garhakota APMC on 24 Aug 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.