Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Aug 2026, The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mustard, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,250 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Mustard, making it the day's standout.
01What Put The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC on Top Today
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,425
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard (Mustard)
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.
Today's rate is about 7.1% above the period average and just 4.1% 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 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC Leader | ₹8,250 |
| 2 Pohari APMC | ₹8,095 |
| 3 Rampurhat APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kota APMC | ₹7,850 |
| 5 Bassi APMC | ₹7,825 |
| 6 Kurawar APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Sikri APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 8 Porsa APMC | ₹7,620 |
| 9 Rura APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Loharu APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Jasdan APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Kalapipal APMC | ₹7,500 |
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 ₹750 (10.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Mustard fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Mustard prices at The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,600, with the average around ₹7,706. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹8,425 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,075 | ₹8,025 | ₹8,075 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,250 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,350 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,350 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,125 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,200 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,825 | ₹6,825 | ₹6,825 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,275 | ₹7,275 | ₹7,275 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,950 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,950 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,675 | ₹5,750 | ₹6,575 |
| 09 Jul | ₹7,625 | ₹7,475 | ₹7,625 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC set the pace for Mustard. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.