In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 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 ₹8,475 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01What Put The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC on Top Today
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,475
- Lowest Price Today₹8,350
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,475
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard (Rai UP)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Mustard is about 9.1% above the period average, sitting just 1.5% 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
This table ranks Mustard rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC Leader | ₹8,475 |
| 2 Bassi APMC | ₹8,048 |
| 3 Kota APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Auraiya APMC | ₹7,650 |
| 5 Mau(Chitrakut) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Visnagar APMC | ₹7,350 |
| 7 Khairagarh APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 8 Asansol APMC | ₹6,465 |
| 9 Durgapur APMC | ₹6,450 |
| 10 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Khatra APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Konch APMC | ₹6,000 |
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 ₹2,475 (41.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Mustard fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
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 ₹7,765. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹8,475 | ₹8,350 | ₹8,475 |
| 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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC led Mustard on 20 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.