In the day's wholesale-price digest for 23 Sep 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,410 per quintal in Ashta 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
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₹6,410
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,410
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Sep 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 2.6% below the period average, sitting just 14.3% 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 23 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Sironj APMC | ₹9,735 |
| 3 Agar APMC | ₹8,460 |
| 4 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,220 |
| 5 Pachaur APMC | ₹7,840 |
| 6 Manasa APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Mandsaur APMC | ₹7,601 |
| 8 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,351 |
| 10 Vidisha APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 11 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Shamgarh APMC | ₹7,190 |
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 ₹6,010 (83.6%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Ashta APMC ranged between ₹2,501 and ₹7,481, with the average around ₹6,578. 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 Sep | ₹6,181 | ₹6,001 | ₹6,181 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,410 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,410 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,001 | ₹5,451 | ₹7,001 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹3,212 | ₹6,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,981 | ₹3,500 | ₹6,981 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,180 | ₹4,800 | ₹7,180 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹5,102 | ₹6,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,001 | ₹5,791 | ₹7,001 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,851 | ₹5,191 | ₹6,851 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,510 | ₹4,051 | ₹6,510 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,591 | ₹3,901 | ₹6,591 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,331 | ₹6,331 | ₹6,331 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,391 | ₹5,561 | ₹6,391 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,703 | ₹6,246 | ₹6,703 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,410 | ₹6,280 | ₹6,410 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,666 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,666 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,591 | ₹5,931 | ₹6,591 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,311 | ₹5,730 | ₹6,311 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,560 | ₹6,101 | ₹6,560 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,901 | ₹5,301 | ₹6,901 |
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
For Lentil(Masur)(Whole), the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
All told, this is where Lentil(Masur)(Whole) stood at Ashta APMC on 23 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.