In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Aug 2026, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹7,200 per quintal in Pune APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lentil(Masur)(Whole) Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,400
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityLentil(Masur)(Whole) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) is about 1.9% below the period average, sitting just 10.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across active mandis for 22 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tulsipur APMC Leader | ₹9,450 |
| 2 Jeerapur APMC | ₹8,230 |
| 3 Barasat APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Chhapiheda APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 5 Sangli APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Pune APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Mumbai APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 8 Pachaur APMC | ₹7,185 |
| 9 Rahatgarh APMC | ₹6,149 |
| 10 Sagar APMC | ₹5,850 |
| 11 Biaora APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
At ₹3,700 (64.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lentil(Masur)(Whole) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Pune APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹7,339. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 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 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Lentil(Masur)(Whole) stood at Pune APMC on 22 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.