In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Aug 2026, Malpura APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mustard, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,300 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Mustard Price
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,400
- Lowest Price Today₹8,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,300
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Mustard rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 5.6% above the period average and just 1.5% 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
This table ranks Mustard rates across active mandis for 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Malpura APMC Leader | ₹8,300 |
| 2 Surajgarh APMC | ₹7,640 |
| 3 Kandi APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 Chaakghat APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 5 Mahoba APMC | ₹7,098 |
| 6 Maudaha APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹6,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Mustard.
That ₹1,900 (29.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Mustard fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Mustard prices at Malpura APMC ranged between ₹6,900 and ₹8,425, with the average around ₹7,857. 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 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,320 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,220 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,160 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,211 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,375 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,425 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,385 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,350 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,355 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,217 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,150 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,387 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,016 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,133 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,080 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,960 |
| 26 Jul | ₹8,421 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,100 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,185 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,050 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,247 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 19 Jul | ₹8,180 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,150 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,000 |
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
The headline Mustard rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
Bottom line: on 16 Aug 2026, Malpura APMC set the pace for Mustard. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.