In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Aug 2026, Mustard was quoted at ₹6,450 per quintal in Asansol APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Mustard Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Mustard arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Mustard rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Mustard is about 1.8% 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 rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ghaziabad APMC Leader | ₹10,697 |
| 2 Noida APMC | ₹10,649 |
| 3 Agra APMC | ₹9,366 |
| 4 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 5 Malpura APMC | ₹8,260 |
| 6 Barad APMC | ₹8,050 |
| 7 Khairagarh APMC | ₹7,983 |
| 8 Begu APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 9 Laxmangarh - Barodamev APMC | ₹7,877 |
| 10 Tonk APMC | ₹7,875 |
| 11 Kherli APMC | ₹7,860 |
| 12 Lashkar APMC | ₹7,860 |
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 ₹2,837 (36.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Mustard matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Mustard prices at Asansol APMC ranged between ₹6,050 and ₹6,525, with the average around ₹6,338. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,450 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,385 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,465 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,450 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,525 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,450 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,275 | ₹6,365 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,275 | ₹6,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,385 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,375 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,450 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,350 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,350 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,350 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,450 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,350 |
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
For Mustard, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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, this was the Mustard rate at Asansol APMC on 22 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.