In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Mustard was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Hardoi APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Hardoi APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Mustard is about 2.8% above the period average — just 7.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Mustard rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Hardoi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bengaluru APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 3 Malpura APMC | ₹8,230 |
| 4 Pohari APMC | ₹8,190 |
| 5 Momanbadodiya APMC | ₹8,129 |
| 6 Barad APMC | ₹8,060 |
| 7 Rampurhat APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Hissar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Mandawari APMC | ₹7,997 |
| 10 Kota APMC | ₹7,850 |
| 11 Gajsinghpur APMC | ₹7,849 |
| 12 Kailaras APMC | ₹7,834 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹4,166 (53.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Mustard fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Mustard prices at Hardoi APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹7,550, with the average around ₹6,812. 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 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,250 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,550 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,528 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,100 | ₹6,050 | ₹6,075 |
| 26 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,155 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,091 |
| 11 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,715 |
| 29 Jun | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 18 Jun | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 16 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
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
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Mustard changed hands at this rate in Hardoi APMC on 17 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.