Mustard prices reach ₹7,940 per quintal, lashkar market leads in MP; check rates across other markets

Mustard prices remained firm across several markets on August 24, 2026, with Lashkar Market in Madhya Pradesh recording the highest rate of ₹7,940 per quintal. Morana followed with a maximum price of ₹7,860, while Najafgarh Market in Delhi recorded mustard prices of up to ₹7,800 per quintal. These rates are significantly above the government-set MSP of ₹6,200 per quintal, although prices continued to vary from one market to another.

The day's arrivals also provide an interesting picture. Morena Market received the highest mustard arrivals at 57.57 tonnes, yet prices remained strong, with the maximum rate reaching ₹7,860 per quintal. This shows that arrivals alone do not determine mustard prices. Quality, local demand and bidding conditions at the market can also have a direct impact on the final rate received by farmers.

Farmers planning to sell their mustard should therefore compare prices across nearby markets rather than relying on the rate of a single mandi. The following table provides the mustard arrivals and minimum-to-maximum prices recorded across markets on August 24, 2026.

Mustard Market Prices Today (August 24, 2026):

Arrival and Price Comparison:

Lashkar Market recorded the highest mustard price at ₹7,940 per quintal, with arrivals of 39.12 tonnes. Morena recorded the highest arrivals at 57.57 tonnes, while its maximum price reached ₹7,860 per quintal. This indicates that even a market receiving relatively large quantities can maintain strong prices when demand and other market factors support the trade.

Katni Market received 23.41 tonnes of mustard and recorded prices between ₹7,480 and ₹7,515 per quintal. Sabalgarh reported arrivals of 4.67 tonnes, with prices ranging from ₹7,600 to ₹7,750, while Sagar recorded 8.82 tonnes of arrivals and prices between ₹6,700 and ₹7,750 per quintal.

Delhi, Najafgarh Market received 9.5 tonnes of mustard and recorded a maximum price of ₹7,800 per quintal. Punjab's Abohar Market recorded 5 tonnes of arrivals, with prices reaching ₹7,564 per quintal.

Maharashtra, mustard prices varied by market. Akola recorded ₹6,900-₹7,000 per quintal, while Jalna reported ₹6,900-₹7,600. Khamgaon recorded prices between ₹6,500 and ₹7,380 per quintal.

Overall, the available figures show that mustard prices remained above ₹7,000 per quintal in several markets, while the highest rate was recorded at Lashkar.

Advice for Farmers:

1. Compare the latest mustard prices in nearby mandis before deciding where to sell.
2. Consider your crop's quality and the current arrival situation while evaluating the quoted price.
3. Do not choose a distant market based only on its highest rate; calculate transportation and handling costs as well.
4. Check the latest market situation before transporting your produce to a mandi offering a better price.
5. Compare the net amount you are likely to receive after expenses rather than focusing only on the maximum quoted price.

FAQs:

1. What is the highest mustard price today?

Lashkar Market recorded the highest mustard price at ₹7,940 per quintal on August 24, 2026.

2. Which market recorded the highest mustard arrivals?

Morena Market recorded the highest arrivals at 57.57 tonnes.

3. What is the mustard MSP?

The government MSP mentioned for mustard is ₹6,200 per quintal.

4. What was the mustard price in Najafgarh?

Najafgarh Market recorded mustard prices between ₹7,000 and ₹7,800 per quintal.

5. Should farmers sell mustard only where the price is highest?

Not necessarily. Farmers should compare transportation, handling costs, crop quality and the final net amount before choosing a market.