In the latest market update for 06 Aug 2026, Mustard Oil was quoted at ₹17,400 per quintal in Sainthia APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Mustard Oil Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Mustard Oil arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,500
- Lowest Price Today₹17,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,400
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date06 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard Oil (Mustard Oil)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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, Mustard Oil is about 4.6% above the period average, sitting just 1.1% 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
Here's how Mustard Oil rates stacked up across reporting markets on 06 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Balarampur APMC Leader | ₹19,200 |
| 2 Purulia APMC | ₹19,200 |
| 3 Birbhum APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 4 Sainthia APMC | ₹17,400 |
| 5 Durgapur APMC | ₹17,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹2,000 (11.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Mustard Oil prices at Sainthia APMC ranged between ₹15,600 and ₹17,600, with the average around ₹16,627. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | ₹17,600 | ₹17,400 | ₹17,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹17,300 | ₹17,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹17,400 | ₹17,200 | ₹17,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹17,400 | ₹17,200 | ₹17,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹17,300 | ₹17,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹17,300 | ₹17,100 | ₹17,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹17,300 | ₹17,100 | ₹17,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹17,300 | ₹17,100 | ₹17,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,800 | ₹16,900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,800 | ₹16,900 |
| 26 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,800 | ₹16,900 |
| 25 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,800 | ₹16,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,800 | ₹16,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,800 | ₹16,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,800 | ₹16,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,700 | ₹16,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹16,700 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,600 |
| 15 Jul | ₹16,700 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,600 |
| 14 Jul | ₹16,600 | ₹16,400 | ₹16,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹16,600 | ₹16,400 | ₹16,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Mustard Oil today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Mustard Oil stood at Sainthia APMC on 06 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.