Going by the latest APMC figures for 11 Aug 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹6,200 per quintal in Ganjbasoda APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
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₹6,400
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 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 2.5% below the period average and just 35.4% 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 11 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Patharia APMC Leader | ₹9,355 |
| 2 Agar APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 3 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 4 Panna APMC | ₹8,490 |
| 5 Neemuch APMC | ₹8,321 |
| 6 Begamganj APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Mandsaur APMC | ₹7,799 |
| 8 Bhawani Mandi APMC | ₹7,666 |
| 9 Jeerapur APMC | ₹7,655 |
| 10 Shamgarh APMC | ₹7,625 |
| 11 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Pune APMC | ₹7,350 |
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 ₹2,005 (27.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lentil(Masur)(Whole) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Ganjbasoda APMC ranged between ₹2,810 and ₹9,601, with the average around ₹6,361. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,710 | ₹6,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,160 | ₹5,110 | ₹6,360 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹8,001 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,160 | ₹3,800 | ₹6,401 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,110 | ₹3,200 | ₹6,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,430 | ₹6,080 | ₹6,430 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,305 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹6,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,360 | ₹5,850 | ₹6,265 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,100 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹5,470 | ₹6,350 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,400 | ₹5,250 | ₹6,300 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,372 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,212 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,355 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,160 | ₹5,950 | ₹6,210 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,600 | ₹5,870 | ₹6,300 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,340 | ₹5,100 | ₹6,330 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,540 | ₹4,200 | ₹6,250 |
| 15 Jul | ₹6,460 | ₹6,390 | ₹6,460 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Lentil(Masur)(Whole) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Net-net, Ganjbasoda APMC posted this Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate on 11 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.