In the price report dated 23 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,301 per quintal in Ashta APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
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₹6,651
- Lowest Price Today₹5,784
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,301
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 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.
Today's rate is about 4.3% below the period average and just 16.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Katni APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Agar APMC | ₹7,701 |
| 4 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,650 |
| 5 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Damoh APMC | ₹7,560 |
| 7 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,280 |
| 9 Pachaur APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Bamora APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Begamganj APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Nalkheda APMC | ₹7,000 |
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.
At ₹1,500 (21.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lentil(Masur)(Whole) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Ashta APMC ranged between ₹2,501 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹6,582. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹6,651 | ₹5,784 | ₹6,301 |
| 22 Oct | ₹6,660 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,660 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,401 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,401 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,001 | ₹5,711 | ₹7,001 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,601 | ₹6,113 | ₹6,201 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,621 | ₹4,541 | ₹6,621 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹5,501 | ₹7,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,201 | ₹5,890 | ₹6,201 |
| 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 |
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
The day's best Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Bottom line: on 23 Oct 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) traded at this rate in Ashta APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.