Here's the 31 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹5,800 per quintal in Ashta APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,401
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Oct 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 11.6% below the period average — just 22.7% 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
The table below lines up Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 31 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ashta APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 APMC Pune APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 3 Agar APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 Badnagar APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Biaora APMC | ₹6,560 |
| 6 Rahatgarh APMC | ₹6,515 |
| 7 Khujner APMC | ₹6,190 |
| 8 Vidisha APMC | ₹6,160 |
| 9 Kalapipal APMC | ₹6,001 |
| 10 Akodiya APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Ashta APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Kurawar APMC | ₹5,775 |
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).
A spread of ₹2,725 (47.2%) 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 ₹7,500, with the average around ₹6,558. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | ₹6,401 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 30 Oct | ₹6,011 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,011 |
| 29 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹3,501 | ₹6,401 |
| 28 Oct | ₹6,701 | ₹6,001 | ₹6,400 |
| 27 Oct | ₹6,686 | ₹5,901 | ₹6,401 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Lentil(Masur)(Whole) today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Ashta APMC logged this Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate on 31 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.