In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Mustard was quoted at ₹6,800 per quintal in Khategaon APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Khategaon APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,800
- Lowest Price Today₹6,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard (Mustard)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Mustard rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Mustard about 0.6% below the period average, and just 12.3% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Khategaon APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹12,105 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 4 Unjha APMC | ₹8,955 |
| 5 Dhragradhra APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 6 Botad APMC | ₹8,435 |
| 7 Panna APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 Pohari APMC | ₹8,195 |
| 9 Jasdan APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Sheopurbadod APMC | ₹7,912 |
| 11 Barad APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 12 Gajsinghpur APMC | ₹7,865 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Mustard.
The ₹4,240 (53.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Mustard prices at Khategaon APMC ranged between ₹3,201 and ₹7,751, with the average around ₹6,844. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,751 | ₹4,000 | ₹7,751 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,091 | ₹6,920 | ₹7,091 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,051 | ₹7,051 | ₹7,051 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,337 | ₹5,200 | ₹7,337 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,501 | ₹3,501 | ₹3,501 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,339 | ₹7,310 | ₹7,339 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,271 | ₹5,300 | ₹7,271 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,383 | ₹5,200 | ₹7,383 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,372 | ₹5,200 | ₹7,372 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,261 | ₹6,370 | ₹7,261 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,191 | ₹5,890 | ₹7,191 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,891 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,891 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹7,300 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹6,001 | ₹7,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,321 | ₹6,251 | ₹7,321 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,291 | ₹3,201 | ₹7,291 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,253 | ₹6,951 | ₹7,253 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,270 | ₹7,053 | ₹7,270 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,312 | ₹5,850 | ₹7,312 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Mustard was priced at this level in Khategaon APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.