In the day's wholesale-price digest for 08 Aug 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,170 per quintal in Sagar APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,405
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,170
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date08 Aug 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.
At this level, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 13.5% below the period average, sitting just 37.5% 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 08 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹7,200 |
| 2 Pune APMC | ₹7,150 |
| 3 Biaora APMC | ₹6,605 |
| 4 Sagar APMC | ₹6,170 |
| 5 LavKush Nagar(Laundi) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹1,700 (30.9%) 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 Sagar APMC ranged between ₹3,100 and ₹9,875, with the average around ₹7,129. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹8,405 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,170 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹6,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,450 | ₹5,105 | ₹6,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹5,605 | ₹8,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,305 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,950 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,805 | ₹4,200 | ₹6,290 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹5,505 | ₹8,600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,350 | ₹5,465 | ₹8,810 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,190 | ₹5,050 | ₹5,905 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,700 | ₹3,100 | ₹6,150 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,700 | ₹5,305 | ₹6,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹9,815 | ₹4,350 | ₹9,815 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,775 | ₹5,505 | ₹6,120 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,875 | ₹5,100 | ₹6,105 |
| 13 Jul | ₹9,550 | ₹3,805 | ₹9,240 |
| 11 Jul | ₹9,460 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,305 |
| 10 Jul | ₹9,505 | ₹4,610 | ₹9,350 |
| 09 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹5,005 | ₹9,220 |
| 07 Jul | ₹9,410 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,905 |
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
Selling Lentil(Masur)(Whole) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate at Sagar APMC on 08 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.