Across the reporting yards on 26 Aug 2026, Barabanki APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mustard, clocking the day's best rate at ₹17,730 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What Put Barabanki APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,730
- Lowest Price Today₹17,730
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,730
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 152.9% above the period average and right at 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 26 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Barabanki APMC Leader | ₹17,730 |
| 2 Banthara APMC | ₹13,716 |
| 3 Jasdan APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 4 Malpura APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 5 Bassi APMC | ₹7,856 |
| 6 Morena APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Khanpur APMC | ₹7,799 |
| 8 Mandawar APMC | ₹7,761 |
| 9 Tharad APMC | ₹7,713 |
| 10 Gajsinghpur APMC | ₹7,685 |
| 11 Dooni APMC | ₹7,650 |
| 12 Lashkar APMC | ₹7,650 |
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.
A spread of ₹10,080 (131.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Mustard prices at Barabanki APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹17,730, with the average around ₹7,012. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹17,730 | ₹17,730 | ₹17,730 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,050 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,030 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,025 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,009 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,978 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,181 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹14,762 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,810 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,050 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,017 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹17,730 | ₹15,730 | ₹17,388 |
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
When picking where to sell Mustard, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 26 Aug 2026, Barabanki 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.