Here's the 14 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Ashta APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Lentil(Masur)(Whole) today.
01What Put Ashta APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,051
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 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.
Right now Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 0.5% below the period average — just 11.0% 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 14 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tulsipur APMC Leader | ₹9,020 |
| 2 Agar APMC | ₹8,766 |
| 3 Begamganj APMC | ₹8,660 |
| 4 Jeerapur APMC | ₹8,550 |
| 5 Momanbadodiya APMC | ₹8,360 |
| 6 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Kumbhraj APMC | ₹7,820 |
| 8 Bhawani Mandi APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 9 Sagar APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 10 Khujner APMC | ₹7,575 |
| 11 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Pune APMC | ₹7,400 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,620 (21.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Ashta APMC ranged between ₹2,501 and ₹7,301, with the average around ₹6,534. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,051 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,431 | ₹5,801 | ₹6,431 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,670 | ₹6,060 | ₹6,670 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,721 | ₹6,155 | ₹6,721 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,660 | ₹6,201 | ₹6,660 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,916 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,301 | ₹5,300 | ₹7,301 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,475 | ₹5,871 | ₹6,475 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,181 | ₹5,701 | ₹6,181 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,430 | ₹5,870 | ₹6,430 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,631 | ₹6,191 | ₹6,631 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,001 | ₹5,200 | ₹6,101 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,741 | ₹5,801 | ₹6,741 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,320 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,320 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,801 | ₹5,316 | ₹6,801 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,641 | ₹6,641 | ₹6,641 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,010 | ₹4,951 | ₹7,010 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,601 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,601 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,571 | ₹5,101 | ₹6,571 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) changed hands at this rate in Ashta APMC on 14 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.