In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Aug 2026, Mustard was quoted at ₹7,101 per quintal in Sonkatch APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Mustard Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,101
- Lowest Price Today₹7,090
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,101
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard (Mustard)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 4.3% above the period average and just 1.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Mustard rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹12,105 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 4 Unjha APMC | ₹8,955 |
| 5 Dhragradhra APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 6 Botad APMC | ₹8,435 |
| 7 Pohari APMC | ₹8,195 |
| 8 Jasdan APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹7,930 |
| 10 Sheopurbadod APMC | ₹7,912 |
| 11 Barad APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 12 Gajsinghpur APMC | ₹7,865 |
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.
At ₹4,240 (53.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Mustard matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Mustard prices at Sonkatch APMC ranged between ₹5,400 and ₹7,176, with the average around ₹6,810. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹7,101 | ₹7,090 | ₹7,101 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,041 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,041 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,001 | ₹7,001 | ₹7,001 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,031 | ₹7,031 | ₹7,031 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,041 | ₹7,041 | ₹7,041 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,176 | ₹7,176 | ₹7,176 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,950 | ₹6,950 | ₹6,950 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,060 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,060 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,991 | ₹6,970 | ₹6,991 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,891 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,891 |
| 15 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Jul | ₹6,750 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 09 Jul | ₹6,650 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 08 Jul | ₹6,541 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,541 |
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 yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Sonkatch APMC posted this Mustard rate on 18 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.