Going by the latest APMC figures for 12 Aug 2026, Mustard was quoted at ₹7,740 per quintal in Katni APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Mustard yards.
01What's Behind Today's Mustard Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,740
- Lowest Price Today₹7,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,740
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard (Mustard)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 7.7% above the period average and just 3.8% 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 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 DADRI APMC Leader | ₹11,752 |
| 2 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Pohari APMC | ₹8,180 |
| 5 Malpura APMC | ₹8,160 |
| 6 Bassi APMC | ₹8,120 |
| 7 Barad APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 8 Betul APMC | ₹8,081 |
| 9 Shivpuri APMC | ₹8,050 |
| 10 Lashkar APMC | ₹8,050 |
| 11 Jagnair APMC | ₹8,017 |
| 12 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 ₹3,752 (46.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Mustard fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Mustard prices at Katni APMC ranged between ₹2,900 and ₹8,045, with the average around ₹7,185. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹7,740 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,740 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,699 | ₹5,700 | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,751 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,640 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,045 | ₹4,500 | ₹7,631 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,685 | ₹6,399 | ₹7,640 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,735 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,719 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,655 | ₹5,600 | ₹7,589 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,651 | ₹6,896 | ₹7,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,701 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,177 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,668 | ₹5,700 | ₹7,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,154 | ₹7,154 | ₹7,154 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹7,300 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,725 | ₹6,501 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,801 | ₹6,785 | ₹7,583 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,735 | ₹5,802 | ₹7,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,633 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,633 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,375 | ₹7,375 | ₹7,375 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,705 | ₹6,299 | ₹7,260 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,975 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,975 |
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
Before carting Mustard to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Katni APMC posted this Mustard rate on 12 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.