Here's the 14 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Balarampur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mustard Oil, clocking the day's best rate at ₹19,500 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Mustard Oil Price
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹19,800
- Lowest Price Today₹19,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,500
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityMustard Oil (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 0.2% above the period average, sitting just 2.5% 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
The table below lines up Mustard Oil rates across the markets that reported on 14 Oct 2026, so you can see where Balarampur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Balarampur APMC Leader | ₹19,500 |
| 2 Purulia APMC | ₹19,200 |
| 3 Birbhum APMC | ₹18,800 |
| 4 Sainthia APMC | ₹18,700 |
| 5 Durgapur APMC | ₹18,500 |
| 6 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹17,667 |
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 ₹1,833 (10.4%) 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 ₹19,457. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹19,800 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹19,800 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹19,800 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹19,700 | ₹19,250 | ₹19,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹19,800 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,600 |
| 20 Sep | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹19,800 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹19,800 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹19,800 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹19,800 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹19,800 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹19,800 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹19,800 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹19,800 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹19,700 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹19,700 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Balarampur APMC led Mustard Oil on 14 Oct 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.