In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Aug 2026, Balarampur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mustard Oil, clocking the day's best rate at ₹19,200 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Balarampur APMC on Top Today
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹19,600
- Lowest Price Today₹19,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,200
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard Oil (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
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
This table ranks Mustard Oil rates across active mandis for 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Balarampur APMC Leader | ₹19,200 |
| 2 Purulia APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 3 Durgapur APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 4 Birbhum APMC | ₹17,800 |
| 5 Sainthia APMC | ₹17,800 |
| 6 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 7 Katwa APMC | ₹13,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹5,700 (42.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
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 ₹19,435. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹19,600 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹19,800 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹19,700 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹19,700 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,400 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Mustard Oil, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
To sum up, Balarampur APMC led Mustard Oil on 21 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.