With the 16 Jul 2026 auctions now in, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) was quoted at ₹7,948 per quintal in Bhawani Mandi APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹9,396
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,948
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Jul 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.
This puts Lentil(Masur)(Whole) about 2.8% above the period average, and just 15.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lentil(Masur)(Whole) rates across the markets that reported on 16 Jul 2026, so you can see where Bhawani Mandi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹9,800 |
| 2 Khurai APMC | ₹9,602 |
| 3 Damoh APMC | ₹9,390 |
| 4 Pachaur APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 5 Neemuch APMC | ₹9,051 |
| 6 Biaora APMC | ₹8,855 |
| 7 Agar APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 8 Jeerapur APMC | ₹8,595 |
| 9 Mandsaur APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 10 Ramganjmandi APMC | ₹8,083 |
| 11 Bhawani Mandi APMC | ₹7,948 |
| 12 Kumbhraj APMC | ₹7,875 |
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).
A spread of ₹1,925 (24.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Lentil(Masur)(Whole) prices at Bhawani Mandi APMC ranged between ₹5,401 and ₹9,400, with the average around ₹7,732. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | ₹9,220 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,910 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,876 | ₹6,400 | ₹7,638 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,260 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,730 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,300 | ₹5,401 | ₹7,351 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,901 | ₹6,951 | ₹7,926 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,140 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,670 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,151 | ₹6,751 | ₹7,951 |
| 20 Jul | ₹9,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,700 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,351 | ₹6,700 | ₹8,026 |
| 16 Jul | ₹9,396 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,948 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,091 | ₹6,801 | ₹7,946 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,870 | ₹6,150 | ₹7,510 |
| 11 Jul | ₹8,720 | ₹6,301 | ₹7,511 |
| 10 Jul | ₹8,856 | ₹6,650 | ₹7,753 |
| 29 Jun | ₹8,150 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,375 |
| 27 Jun | ₹8,181 | ₹6,951 | ₹7,566 |
| 25 Jun | ₹8,500 | ₹6,100 | ₹7,300 |
| 20 Jun | ₹8,391 | ₹6,351 | ₹7,371 |
| 17 Jun | ₹8,600 | ₹6,501 | ₹7,551 |
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
The takeaway: Bhawani Mandi APMC reported Lentil(Masur)(Whole) at this level on 16 Jul 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.