Mustard market prices surge! rates reach ₹8,200, check latest mandi prices in rajasthan, mp, up and punjab

Mustard prices remained strong across several mandis on (August 17, 2026), with some markets offering rates well above the MSP of ₹6,200 per quintal. Rajasthan's Pahari Market recorded the highest maximum price at ₹8,200 per quintal, while Shri Madhopur and Lalsot also reported prices above ₹8,000.

However, the market trend was not uniform across all regions. Mustard market prices varied significantly between mandis in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, with some markets reporting rates close to the MSP and others trading well above it.

The difference in prices highlights the importance of checking local arrivals, crop quality, moisture levels and prevailing rates in nearby markets before selling. Here is the complete mandi-wise mustard price and arrival data for August 17.

Mustard Market Prices and Arrivals on (August 17, 2026):

Arrival and Price Comparison:

1. On August 17, Pahari Market in Rajasthan recorded the highest maximum mustard price at ₹8,200 per quintal. Shri Madhopur followed with ₹8,150, while Lalsot recorded a maximum price of ₹8,035 per quintal.
2. Madhya Pradesh, Sheopurkalan reported a maximum price of ₹7,825 per quintal, while Lahar recorded ₹7,644. In Punjab, mustard prices at Abohar ranged from ₹7,550 to ₹7,557 per quintal.
3. Uttar Pradesh saw considerable variation in both arrivals and prices. Nawabganj recorded the highest arrivals at 57.1 tonnes, with prices ranging from ₹6,500 to ₹6,900 per quintal. Safdarganj recorded 46.55 tonnes of arrivals and a maximum price of ₹7,000, while Auraiya reached ₹7,600 per quintal.
4. Overall, most of the major markets listed in the report recorded mustard prices above the ₹6,200 MSP. However, the rates differed significantly depending on the mandi, crop quality, moisture level and mustard variety.

Advice for Farmers:

1. Check the latest mustard prices in your local and nearby mandis before selling.
2. Clean, good-quality mustard with lower moisture levels may receive better prices.
3. If prices are significantly above MSP, consider local arrivals and market conditions before deciding on the timing of sale.
4. Compare prices across nearby mandis instead of relying on a single market.
5. Before selling, check details related to quality deductions, weighing and other applicable charges.

FAQs:

1. What is the highest mustard price today?

Pahari Market in Rajasthan recorded the highest maximum price of ₹8,200 per quintal on August 17, 2026.

2. What is the mustard MSP?

The MSP mentioned in the report is ₹6,200 per quintal.

3. Which Rajasthan mandi recorded the highest mustard rate?

Pahari Market recorded the highest maximum rate at ₹8,200 per quintal.

4. Which UP mandi had the highest mustard arrivals?

Nawabganj Market recorded the highest arrivals in the listed UP markets at 57.1 tonnes.

5. Why do mustard prices differ between mandis?

Rates can vary because of arrivals, crop quality, moisture content, variety, local demand and market conditions.