Pulling together the 18 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Mustard was quoted at ₹7,300 per quintal in Jhalarapatan APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Jhalarapatan 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₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard (Other)
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.
Right now Mustard is about 2.9% above the period average — just 2.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Mustard rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Mustard.
A spread of ₹4,257 (54.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Mustard prices at Jhalarapatan APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹7,510, with the average around ₹7,091. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,072 | ₹7,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,370 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,510 | ₹6,488 | ₹7,260 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,255 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,450 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,112 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,455 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,110 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,280 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,410 | ₹6,519 | ₹7,210 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,321 | ₹7,321 | ₹7,321 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,455 | ₹7,010 | ₹7,300 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,450 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,298 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,218 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,010 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,210 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,210 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,210 | ₹6,750 | ₹7,010 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,210 | ₹6,740 | ₹7,010 |
| 11 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹6,588 | ₹7,000 |
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
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
To wrap up, Jhalarapatan APMC logged this Mustard rate on 18 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.