In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Mustard was quoted at ₹7,088 per quintal in Balrampur APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Mustard Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,088
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityMustard (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Mustard rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Mustard about 20.8% above the period average, and just 11.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Mustard rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vidisha APMC Leader | ₹8,715 |
| 2 Siddhpur APMC | ₹8,685 |
| 3 Lakhani APMC | ₹8,455 |
| 4 Visnagar APMC | ₹8,440 |
| 5 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹8,425 |
| 6 Kolaras APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 7 Dhanera APMC | ₹8,305 |
| 8 Vijaypur APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 9 Suratgarh APMC | ₹7,935 |
| 10 Biaora APMC | ₹7,865 |
| 11 Jamnagar APMC | ₹7,850 |
| 12 LavKush Nagar(Laundi) APMC | ₹7,810 |
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.
At ₹905 (11.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Mustard matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Mustard prices at Balrampur APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,869. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,088 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 30 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,533 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Mustard yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Mustard was priced at this level in Balrampur APMC on 17 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.