Across the reporting yards on 28 Oct 2026, Birbhum APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mustard Oil, clocking the day's best rate at ₹18,800 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Mustard Oil Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,850
- Lowest Price Today₹18,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,800
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityMustard Oil (Mustard Oil)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Mustard Oil rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Mustard Oil about 8.1% above the period average, and just 1.1% 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 Mustard Oil rates across the markets that reported on 28 Oct 2026, so you can see where Birbhum APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹18,800 |
| 2 Sainthia APMC | ₹18,700 |
| 3 Durgapur APMC | ₹18,500 |
| 4 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹17,667 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Mustard Oil.
The ₹1,133 (6.4%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Mustard Oil prices at Birbhum APMC ranged between ₹15,600 and ₹19,000, with the average around ₹17,391. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹18,850 | ₹18,700 | ₹18,800 |
| 27 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹18,800 | ₹18,900 |
| 23 Oct | ₹18,800 | ₹18,700 | ₹18,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹18,800 | ₹18,700 | ₹18,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹18,800 | ₹18,700 | ₹18,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹18,900 | ₹18,700 | ₹18,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹18,900 | ₹18,700 | ₹18,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹18,900 | ₹18,700 | ₹18,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹18,500 | ₹18,300 | ₹18,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹18,500 | ₹18,300 | ₹18,400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹18,500 | ₹18,300 | ₹18,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹18,400 | ₹18,200 | ₹18,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹18,300 | ₹18,100 | ₹18,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,050 |
| 11 Sep | ₹18,300 | ₹18,100 | ₹18,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹18,200 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹18,200 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹18,200 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹18,200 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,100 |
| 03 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,800 | ₹17,900 |
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 Mustard Oil 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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Birbhum APMC was the market to beat for Mustard Oil on 28 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.