Masur (Lentil) Price Today in India - मसूर का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Masur (Lentil) (मसूर) in India is ₹6,002 per quintal, up ₹2 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹5,500 to a maximum of ₹8,500 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Masur (Lentil) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Masur (Lentil) is grown mainly in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Rajasthan. It is a pulse crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Apr) season - Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Apr).

Masur (red lentil) is the most consumed pulse in eastern India and Bangladesh and India's cheapest source of dietary protein at ₹60-80/kg retail. Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh produce 80% of India's masur, and Canada/Australia compete directly in the Indian market, keeping domestic prices suppressed near MSP.

Masur (Lentil) MSP Rabi 2025-26 - ₹7,000/Quintal

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Masur (Lentil) is ₹7,000 per quintal for Rabi 2025-26, announced by the Government of India on the recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). MSP is the floor price - government procurement agencies are obligated to buy at this rate, so you should never sell your masur (lentil) below ₹7,000/quintal. Today's market price of ₹6,002 is below MSP - consider selling to a government procurement centre at ₹7,000 instead of the open market. See the full Masur (Lentil) MSP tracker with the year-on-year change and free alerts.

Why Masur (Lentil) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the masur (lentil) harvest window helps you time sales.
  • Weather: Drought, floods, frost or unseasonal rain damage the crop and cut supply, pushing prices up; a bumper harvest pushes them down.
  • Government policy: MSP sets a price floor; export bans/permissions, buffer-stock release and import duty all move prices.
  • Demand: Festivals, processing-industry demand and export orders raise prices.
  • Grade & quality: Clean, dry, well-graded produce always fetches a premium over mixed lots.

How to Get the Best Price for Your Masur (Lentil)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your masur (lentil) directly to buyers across India - farmers typically get 10-15% better prices than the local mandi.
  1. Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
  2. Grade and clean your masur (lentil) - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
  3. Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. Use a warehouse and a Kisan Credit Card loan to store and sell in the lean season.
  4. Use government procurement at MSP (₹7,000) if the market price falls below it.

Popular Masur (Lentil) Varieties in India

  • HUL-57 (Uttar Pradesh)
  • Pusa Vaibhav (early duration)
  • L-9-12 (Madhya Pradesh)
  • IPL-406 (disease resistant)
  • K-75 (Bundelkhand)

Masur (Lentil) Uses & End Markets

  • Masur dal - everyday household dal
  • Split red lentil soup and stews
  • Masur dal flour for baby food
  • Papad blending ingredient
  • Imli masur (tamarind lentil) regional dishes

Grow Better Masur (Lentil) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best masur (lentil) crop: choose a high-yield Masur (Lentil) seed variety, base fertilizer on a soil health card, follow the right pest-control schedule, and irrigate efficiently with a subsidised drip system. See the crop calendar for the ideal sowing window.