Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Lentil (Masur)(Whole) market prices in Basti district of Uttar Pradesh. Check the latest report on price trends across various markets of Basti.
| Commodity | Lentil (Masur)(Whole) |
| Average Price | ₹7,090 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹7,040 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹7,140 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Basti district.
According to latest info, the average price of Lentil (Masur)(Whole) in Basti district is ₹7,090 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹7,040 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹7,140 /quintal. Live prices of Lentil (Masur)(Whole) from established markets of Basti are listed below.
This data was last updated on 9 January 2026.
| Date | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2026 | Basti | Lentil (Masur)(Whole) | Masoor GolaFAQ | ₹7,040 | ₹7,140 | ₹7,090 |
Green band = monthly min–max range; line = monthly average price (₹/quintal). Source: APMC/Agmarknet. See full history since 2001 with Pro →
10-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Looking at the last 10 years, Lentil (Masur)(Whole) has consistently sold highest in Basti during August — around 2% above average — while May brings the weakest prices (about 3% lower). A pattern worth knowing for farmers planning storage.
Record monthly average (high)
₹7,865/quintal
March 2022
Highest single-day price
₹8,480/quintal
March 2022 · Basti
Record monthly average (low)
₹3,835/quintal
September 2017
In records going back to 2017, the highest monthly average for Lentil (Masur)(Whole) in Basti was ₹7,865/quintal in March 2022, while the weakest month on record is September 2017 (₹3,835/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | ₹6,861 | ▼ 0.6% |
| August 2024 | ₹6,902 | ▲ 1.0% |
| August 2023 | ₹6,835 | ▼ 8.1% |
| August 2022 | ₹7,440 | ▲ 12.7% |
| August 2021 | ₹6,600 | ▲ 23.4% |
| August 2020 | ₹5,348 | ▲ 4.2% |
| August 2019 | ₹5,133 | ▲ 21.3% |
| August 2018 | ₹4,230 | — |
