Here's the 10 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Balarampur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mustard Oil, clocking the day's best rate at ₹19,200 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Mustard Oil Rate
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹19,500
- Lowest Price Today₹19,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,200
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date10 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard Oil (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Mustard Oil rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Mustard Oil is about 1.2% below the period average, sitting just 4.0% 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 10 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Balarampur APMC Leader | ₹19,200 |
| 2 Purulia APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 3 Durgapur APMC | ₹17,800 |
| 4 Birbhum APMC | ₹17,600 |
| 5 Sainthia APMC | ₹17,600 |
| 6 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 7 Katwa APMC | ₹13,550 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹5,650 (41.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Mustard Oil fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Mustard Oil prices at Balarampur APMC ranged between ₹18,600 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹19,431. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 09 Aug | ₹19,600 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹19,600 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹19,600 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹19,600 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹19,800 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹19,600 | ₹19,100 | ₹19,300 |
| 20 Jul | ₹19,700 | ₹19,250 | ₹19,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Mustard Oil yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Balarampur APMC led Mustard Oil on 10 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.