In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Mustard was quoted at ₹7,430 per quintal in Pachaur APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Pachaur 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₹7,430
- Lowest Price Today₹7,165
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,430
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard (Mustard)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Mustard rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Mustard is about 4.1% above the period average, sitting just 1.2% 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
Here's how Mustard rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Pohari APMC | ₹8,195 |
| 8 Jasdan APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Sheopurbadod APMC | ₹7,912 |
| 10 Barad APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 11 Gajsinghpur APMC | ₹7,865 |
| 12 Bassi APMC | ₹7,848 |
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.
The ₹4,257 (54.2%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Mustard prices at Pachaur APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹7,520, with the average around ₹7,138. 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 | ₹7,430 | ₹7,165 | ₹7,430 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,375 | ₹7,055 | ₹7,375 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,460 | ₹5,325 | ₹7,460 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,465 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,465 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,465 | ₹6,815 | ₹7,440 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,480 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,480 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,475 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,475 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,410 | ₹6,605 | ₹7,395 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,420 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,420 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,340 | ₹7,030 | ₹7,340 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,340 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,340 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,485 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,420 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,520 | ₹6,140 | ₹7,520 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,280 | ₹7,280 | ₹7,280 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,900 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,900 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,340 | ₹4,625 | ₹7,340 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,360 | ₹6,430 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,415 | ₹1,500 | ₹7,205 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,105 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,105 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,290 | ₹6,640 | ₹7,265 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Mustard, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
To sum up, this was the Mustard rate at Pachaur APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.