In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Mustard was quoted at ₹6,450 per quintal in Durgapur APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Durgapur 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₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
At this level, Mustard is about 1.7% above the period average, sitting just 1.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Mustard rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bengaluru APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹8,475 |
| 3 Malpura APMC | ₹8,160 |
| 4 APMC Hubballi APMC | ₹8,110 |
| 5 Pohari APMC | ₹8,080 |
| 6 Bassi APMC | ₹8,048 |
| 7 Botad APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Lashkar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Khairagarh APMC | ₹7,980 |
| 10 Jagnair APMC | ₹7,973 |
| 11 Sheopurbadod APMC | ₹7,941 |
| 12 Mandawari APMC | ₹7,920 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Mustard.
At ₹4,080 (51.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Mustard matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Mustard prices at Durgapur APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹6,550, with the average around ₹6,344. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,275 | ₹6,450 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,450 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,275 | ₹6,385 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,275 | ₹6,450 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,245 | ₹6,450 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,375 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,465 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,385 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,525 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,465 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,375 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,375 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,375 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,550 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,450 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,375 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,450 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,350 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,450 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,350 |
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
The day's best Mustard rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
All told, this is where Mustard stood at Durgapur APMC on 20 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.