As fresh arrivals settled on 16 Oct 2026, Bengaluru APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mustard, clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,400 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Mustard Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 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.
Today's rate is about 11.6% above the period average and just 11.4% 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
Here's how Mustard rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bengaluru APMC Leader | ₹12,400 |
| 2 APMC Jalana APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 4 Todaraisingh APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 5 Pohari APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Vidisha APMC | ₹8,901 |
| 7 Jabalpur APMC | ₹8,705 |
| 8 Itawa APMC | ₹8,663 |
| 9 Dausa APMC | ₹8,602 |
| 10 Neemuch APMC | ₹8,601 |
| 11 Kolaras APMC | ₹8,555 |
| 12 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹8,515 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹3,885 (45.6%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Mustard prices at Bengaluru APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹11,111. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹10,800 | ₹12,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹10,800 | ₹12,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹10,800 | ₹12,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹10,800 | ₹12,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹10,800 | ₹12,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹10,800 | ₹12,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹10,800 | ₹12,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹10,800 | ₹12,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹10,200 | ₹12,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹10,200 | ₹12,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹10,200 | ₹12,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹10,200 | ₹12,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹10,200 | ₹12,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹10,200 | ₹12,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹10,200 | ₹12,100 |
| 03 Sep | ₹12,800 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹12,800 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹12,800 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹12,800 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹12,800 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,000 |
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, 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
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Bengaluru 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.