Turning to the 19 Aug 2026 APMC board, Mumbai APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lentil(Masur)(Whole), clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,200 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Price
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,300
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,200
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Lentil(Masur)(Whole) about 5.4% below the period average, and just 24.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Mumbai APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹7,615. 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 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,050 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,800 |
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
The takeaway: Mumbai APMC was the market to beat for Lentil(Masur)(Whole) on 19 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.