In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Oct 2026, Mustard was quoted at ₹7,800 per quintal in Ait APMC. See where this sits in the day's Mustard range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Mustard Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,800
- Lowest Price Today₹7,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityMustard (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week 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 8.2% 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 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bengaluru APMC Leader | ₹12,400 |
| 2 Pohari APMC | ₹8,905 |
| 3 Vidisha APMC | ₹8,830 |
| 4 Malpura APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 5 Dhanera APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 6 Siddhpur APMC | ₹8,685 |
| 7 Kherli APMC | ₹8,655 |
| 8 Neemuch APMC | ₹8,520 |
| 9 Lashkar APMC | ₹8,505 |
| 10 Bamora APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Lakhani APMC | ₹8,455 |
| 12 Mandsaur APMC | ₹8,451 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Mustard.
A spread of ₹3,949 (46.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Mustard prices at Ait APMC ranged between ₹6,800 and ₹7,800, with the average around ₹7,209. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,450 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,068 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,190 | ₹7,194 |
| 19 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,151 |
| 11 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
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, Ait APMC posted this Mustard rate on 17 Oct 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.