Across the reporting yards on 18 Sep 2026, Ghaziabad APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mustard, clocking the day's best rate at ₹15,500 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Mustard Rate
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,500
- Lowest Price Today₹15,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityMustard (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 51.2% above the period average and just 22.5% 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
The table below lines up Mustard rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Ghaziabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ghaziabad APMC Leader | ₹15,500 |
| 2 Banthara APMC | ₹12,595 |
| 3 Bengaluru APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 4 Agra APMC | ₹10,968 |
| 5 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Unjha APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Pohari APMC | ₹8,005 |
| 8 Khairagarh APMC | ₹7,968 |
| 9 Barad APMC | ₹7,875 |
| 10 Lashkar APMC | ₹7,870 |
| 11 Dabra APMC | ₹7,840 |
| 12 Nagar APMC | ₹7,840 |
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.
The ₹7,660 (97.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Mustard prices at Ghaziabad APMC ranged between ₹6,210 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹10,251. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹15,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,260 | ₹6,220 | ₹6,235 |
| 16 Sep | ₹11,621 | ₹11,621 | ₹11,621 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,210 | ₹6,210 | ₹6,210 |
| 07 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹14,762 | ₹10,924 | ₹11,548 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,330 | ₹7,330 | ₹7,330 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹14,762 | ₹9,717 | ₹10,697 |
| 14 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,733 |
| 08 Aug | ₹14,762 | ₹10,141 | ₹10,596 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹14,762 | ₹10,236 | ₹10,719 |
| 13 Jul | ₹14,474 | ₹14,474 | ₹14,474 |
| 04 Jul | ₹14,762 | ₹9,656 | ₹9,876 |
| 29 Jun | ₹20,000 | ₹11,200 | ₹12,667 |
| 25 Jun | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 18 Jun | ₹12,500 | ₹10,148 | ₹12,120 |
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
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
Bottom line: on 18 Sep 2026, Ghaziabad 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.