From today's trading desk on 18 Aug 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,146 per quintal in Akodiya APMC. See where this sits in the day's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,146
- Lowest Price Today₹6,146
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,146
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Masur Dal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 4.4% above the period average — just 13.4% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Akodiya APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sagar APMC Leader | ₹9,250 |
| 2 Agar APMC | ₹9,201 |
| 3 Tulsipur APMC | ₹9,020 |
| 4 Damoh APMC | ₹8,590 |
| 5 Shamgarh APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Neemuch APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 7 Pachaur APMC | ₹7,515 |
| 8 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Ashta APMC | ₹7,481 |
| 10 Manasa APMC | ₹7,401 |
| 11 Pune APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 12 Begamganj APMC | ₹7,250 |
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).
That ₹2,000 (27.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lentil(Masur)(Whole) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Akodiya APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹7,100, with the average around ₹5,886. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹6,146 | ₹6,146 | ₹6,146 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹4,800 | ₹7,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,884 | ₹5,661 | ₹5,884 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,502 | ₹5,502 | ₹5,502 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,751 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,751 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,342 | ₹4,040 | ₹6,342 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 08 Jul | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 04 Jul | ₹5,796 | ₹5,796 | ₹5,796 |
| 03 Jul | ₹6,464 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,464 |
| 30 Jun | ₹6,015 | ₹6,015 | ₹6,015 |
| 24 Jun | ₹6,125 | ₹6,125 | ₹6,125 |
| 20 Jun | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 19 Jun | ₹5,862 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,862 |
| 18 Jun | ₹6,240 | ₹6,240 | ₹6,240 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) changed hands at this rate in Akodiya APMC on 18 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.