In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Mustard was quoted at ₹6,389 per quintal in Katangi APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Mustard today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Mustard Rate
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₹6,389
- Lowest Price Today₹6,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,389
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 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.
This puts Mustard about 5.2% above the period average, and just 1.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Mustard rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Katangi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Mustard.
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.
054-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 4 days, Mustard prices at Katangi APMC ranged between ₹5,700 and ₹6,502, with the average around ₹6,071. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹6,389 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,389 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,502 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,895 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,895 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
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
Selling Mustard well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
The takeaway: Katangi APMC reported Mustard at this level on 16 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.