Turning to the 19 Aug 2026 APMC board, Agar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lentil(Masur)(Whole), clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,290 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Lentil(Masur)(Whole) today, setting the tone for the session.
01What Put Agar APMC on Top Today
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,290
- Lowest Price Today₹9,290
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,290
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 12.7% above the period average and just 3.5% 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
This table ranks Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Agar APMC Leader | ₹9,290 |
| 2 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Shamgarh APMC | ₹7,950 |
| 4 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Bina APMC | ₹6,501 |
| 6 Ganjbasoda APMC | ₹6,355 |
| 7 Badarwas APMC | ₹5,505 |
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.
The ₹3,785 (68.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Agar APMC ranged between ₹2,801 and ₹9,631, with the average around ₹8,242. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹9,290 | ₹9,290 | ₹9,290 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,201 | ₹2,801 | ₹9,201 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,766 | ₹5,401 | ₹8,766 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹8,870 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹4,701 | ₹8,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹6,700 | ₹8,450 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,501 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹4,381 | ₹7,601 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,049 | ₹5,040 | ₹8,270 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,960 | ₹9,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹3,071 | ₹8,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,771 | ₹3,100 | ₹8,771 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,326 | ₹5,431 | ₹7,151 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,551 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,551 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,750 | ₹3,980 | ₹7,575 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,051 | ₹4,551 | ₹9,051 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,360 | ₹5,451 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,281 | ₹6,480 | ₹8,061 |
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
Selling Lentil(Masur)(Whole) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 19 Aug 2026, Agar APMC set the pace for Lentil(Masur)(Whole). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.