Reading today's price tape for 21 Aug 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹7,300 per quintal in Pune APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹7,600
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 0.6% below the period average — just 8.8% 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
Here's how Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sagar APMC Leader | ₹8,200 |
| 2 Tulsipur APMC | ₹8,150 |
| 3 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹8,060 |
| 4 Pune APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 5 Pachaur APMC | ₹7,135 |
| 6 Dewas APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 7 Kurawar APMC | ₹6,640 |
| 8 Tendukheda APMC | ₹6,598 |
| 9 Khujner APMC | ₹6,405 |
| 10 Bina APMC | ₹6,351 |
| 11 Bamora APMC | ₹6,161 |
| 12 Sironj APMC | ₹6,015 |
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 ₹2,185 (36.3%) 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 Pune APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹7,341. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,350 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,350 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,350 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,150 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,150 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,250 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) changed hands at this rate in Pune APMC on 21 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.