From today's trading desk on 18 Aug 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,065 per quintal in Satna APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,170
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,065
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 0.4% below the period average — just 11.1% 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
This table ranks Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sagar APMC Leader | ₹9,250 |
| 2 Agar APMC | ₹9,201 |
| 3 Tulsipur APMC | ₹9,020 |
| 4 Damoh APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 5 Jeerapur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 7 Shamgarh APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 8 Pachaur APMC | ₹7,515 |
| 9 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Ashta APMC | ₹7,481 |
| 11 Manasa APMC | ₹7,401 |
| 12 Pune APMC | ₹7,300 |
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).
That ₹1,950 (26.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lentil(Masur)(Whole) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Satna APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,825, with the average around ₹6,089. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹6,145 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,905 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,170 | ₹3,000 | ₹6,065 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,055 | ₹5,950 | ₹6,055 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,080 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,080 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,035 | ₹5,905 | ₹6,035 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,060 | ₹5,940 | ₹6,060 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,045 | ₹5,565 | ₹6,045 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,235 | ₹5,895 | ₹6,235 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,305 | ₹5,705 | ₹6,305 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,150 | ₹4,675 | ₹5,795 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,205 | ₹4,300 | ₹5,815 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,065 | ₹4,200 | ₹6,065 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,150 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,150 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,180 | ₹4,180 | ₹6,025 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,185 | ₹5,590 | ₹6,185 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,160 | ₹5,895 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,395 | ₹5,005 | ₹6,395 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,130 | ₹5,915 | ₹6,130 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,825 | ₹5,475 | ₹6,050 |
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
When picking where to sell Lentil(Masur)(Whole), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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 Satna APMC on 18 Aug 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.