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Mustard Market Price Today - (06 April, 2026)
Mustard Market Price Today - (06 April, 2026)

Farmers, today’s mustard market has once again surprised everyone. If you are planning to sell your crop, knowing today’s mandi prices is extremely important, as the price variation across different markets can directly impact your earnings.

According to today’s mandi update, mustard market prices across major markets in the country showed significant fluctuations. In some mandis, the latest prices surged well above the MSP of ₹6,200, reaching up to ₹7,500 per quintal, while in others, prices dropped sharply to around ₹5,000.

This trend clearly indicates that mustard trading right now depends heavily on arrivals, quality, and demand. Markets with low arrivals and good-quality produce offered strong prices, whereas high-supply mandis saw downward pressure on rates.

  • If you have good-quality mustard, selling in high-price mandis can give you better profits
  • In mandis with heavy arrivals, waiting may be more beneficial
  • Avoid selling in markets where prices are below MSP without proper analysis

Today’s market highlights one key point choosing the right mandi is the key to maximizing profit.

Mustard Market Price Today in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh (06 April, 2026):

State Mandi Arrivals (Tonnes) Variety Minimum Price (₹/Quintal) Maximum Price (₹/Quintal)
Punjab Abohar Mandi Mustard Rate 90 Mustard 6,420 6,773
Punjab Nawanshahr Mandi Mustard Rate 11.76 Mustard 6,099 6,670
Uttar Pradesh Aligarh Mandi Mustard Rate 16 Other 5,700 5,800
Uttar Pradesh Badaun Mandi Mustard Rate 20.5 Other 6,300 6,450
Uttar Pradesh Balrampur Mandi Mustard Rate 1.64 Other 5,400 5,500
Uttar Pradesh Banda Mandi Mustard Rate 6.22 Other 6,200 6,280
Uttar Pradesh Etah Mandi Mustard Rate 34.33 Other 5,600 5,700
Uttar Pradesh Farrukhabad Mandi Mustard Rate 0.7 Mustard (Black) 6,000 6,300
Uttar Pradesh Fatehabad Mandi Mustard Rate 8 Other 5,810 6,000
Uttar Pradesh Firozabad Mandi Mustard Rate 8.4 Other 6,300 6,300
Uttar Pradesh Gangoh Mandi Mustard Rate 2 Other 6,200 6,200
Uttar Pradesh Ganj Dundwara Mandi Mustard Rate 58.19 Other 5,000 6,200
Uttar Pradesh Ghaziabad Mandi Mustard Rate 0.8 Other 6,210 6,210
Uttar Pradesh Gola Gokarnath Mandi Mustard Rate 27.1 Other 6,650 6,800
Uttar Pradesh Gulawati Mandi Mustard Rate 32.8 Other 5,800 6,220
Uttar Pradesh Lakhimpur Mandi Mustard Rate 42.17 Other 6,000 7,000
Uttar Pradesh Lucknow Mandi Mustard Rate 60.2 Other 6,000 6,410
Uttar Pradesh Madhoganj Mandi Mustard Rate 1 Other 6,000 6,000
Uttar Pradesh Mainpuri Mandi Mustard Rate 3.5 Other 5,000 5,000
Uttar Pradesh Siyana Mandi Mustard Rate 28.64 Other 6,000 6,200
Uttar Pradesh Sultanpur Mandi Mustard Rate 65.05 Other 6,000 7,500
Uttar Pradesh Tilhar Mandi Mustard Rate 28 Other 4,900 5,000
Uttar Pradesh Tundla Mandi Mustard Rate 7.4 Other 5,800 6,775
Uttar Pradesh Ujhani Mandi Mustard Rate 125.25 Other 6,220 6,600

Price & Arrival Analysis:

Today, the biggest surge in mustard prices was seen in Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh), where rates touched ₹7,500 per quintal about ₹1,300 above MSP. Lakhimpur and Gola Gokarnath also recorded strong prices up to ₹7,000 and ₹6,800 respectively, indicating strong demand.

On the other hand, mandis like Tilhar and Mainpuri saw prices fall to around ₹5,000, nearly ₹1,200 below MSP. Ganj Dundwara and Balrampur also showed weaker trends with prices between ₹5,000–₹5,500.

Terms of arrivals, Ujhani (125 tonnes), Abohar (90 tonnes), and Lucknow (60 tonnes) saw the highest arrivals, which kept prices stable or slightly under pressure. Meanwhile, mandis like Farrukhabad, Ghaziabad, and Madhoganj had very low arrivals (below 1 tonne), supporting stronger prices.

Advice for Farmers:

  1. Farmers with high-quality mustard should target mandis like Sultanpur, Lakhimpur, and Gola Gokarnath for better returns
  2. Avoid immediate selling in mandis where prices are below MSP (such as Tilhar and Mainpuri)
  3. Keep an eye on low-arrival mandis, as prices may rise further
  4. Adopt a partial selling strategy (sell some now, hold some for later) to reduce risk

FAQs:

Q1. What is the mustard MSP for 2026?
The MSP for mustard is ₹6,200 per quintal.

Q2. Which mandi has the highest mustard price today?
Sultanpur mandi recorded the highest price at ₹7,500 per quintal.

Q3. Why do mustard prices vary across mandis?
Prices depend on arrivals, demand, and crop quality.

Q4. Should farmers sell mustard now or wait?
Farmers can adopt a partial selling strategy based on mandi trends.

Q5. Where can I check daily mandi updates?
You can follow regular updates on trusted platforms like Khetivyapar.

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