In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Aug 2026, Mustard was quoted at ₹6,791 per quintal in Ayodhya APMC. This is one of several Mustard rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Mustard Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,800
- Lowest Price Today₹6,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,791
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Mustard rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 17.1% above the period average and just 15.1% 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 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Malpura APMC Leader | ₹8,300 |
| 2 Jagnair APMC | ₹7,926 |
| 3 Khairagarh APMC | ₹7,899 |
| 4 Lashkar APMC | ₹7,790 |
| 5 Surajgarh APMC | ₹7,640 |
| 6 Lahar APMC | ₹7,634 |
| 7 Mow APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 8 Karvi APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 9 Viswan APMC | ₹7,351 |
| 10 Kandi APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 11 Biaora APMC | ₹7,285 |
| 12 Divai APMC | ₹7,246 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Mustard.
At ₹1,054 (14.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Mustard matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Mustard prices at Ayodhya APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,799. 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 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,791 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
Selling Mustard well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Ayodhya APMC posted this Mustard rate on 16 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.