April 15 arrivals show Diyodar’s 6,000-tonne supply at Rs 6,277 and Rajkot’s 140-tonne arrivals at Rs 5,975, balancing premiums in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh

On April 15, 2026, India’s mustard markets presented a vivid snapshot of regional contrasts, with prices ranging from Rs 3,300 per quintal in Madhya Pradesh’s Pipariya APMC to Rs 11,000 in Karnataka’s Bangalore APMC. Arrival volumes varied just as dramatically, from fractional consignments in smaller mandis to thousands of tonnes in Gujarat’s Diyodar APMC, which reported an extraordinary 6,000 metric tonnes at Rs 6,277. This spread underscores mustard’s role as both a staple oilseed and a commodity subject to sharp regional divergences in demand and grading.

Gujarat dominated the day’s trade, with Deesa APMC reporting 202 metric tonnes at Rs 6,375, Lakhani APMC 95.3 metric tonnes at Rs 6,202, and Rajkot APMC 140 metric tonnes at Rs 5,975. Mehsana APMC stood out with 36.9 metric tonnes at Rs 6,650, while Morbi’s Halvad APMC reported 127.2 metric tonnes of Rai UP mustard at Rs 7,310. Patan’s Radhanpur APMC added 255 metric tonnes at Rs 6,400, reinforcing Gujarat’s position as the anchor of India’s mustard economy.

Madhya Pradesh provided breadth and balance, with arrivals spread across districts. Ashoknagar APMC reported 33.58 metric tonnes of FAQ mustard at Rs 6,200, while Bhind’s Gohad APMC saw 84.78 metric tonnes at Rs 6,500. Dewas district reflected volatility, with Khategaon APMC reporting 100.89 metric tonnes at Rs 6,150, while Pipariya APMC ranged from Rs 3,300 to Rs 7,020, settling at Rs 7,000. Sheopur’s Kalan APMC reported 102.66 metric tonnes at Rs 6,770, while Shivpuri’s Kolaras APMC added 141.46 metric tonnes at Rs 6,500. These figures highlight Madhya Pradesh’s role as a volume stabilizer, with prices clustering between Rs 6,000 and Rs 6,800.

Rajasthan’s markets reflected steady supply. Baran APMC reported 225 metric tonnes at Rs 6,640, while Malpura APMC in Tonk stood out with 708.5 metric tonnes at Rs 6,960. Deeg’s Kumher APMC reported 47 metric tonnes at Rs 6,700, while Sikri APMC added 100 metric tonnes at Rs 6,700. Kota’s Itawa APMC reported 71 metric tonnes at Rs 6,558, while Jaipur’s Bassi APMC saw 69.9 metric tonnes at Rs 6,420. Rajasthan’s arrivals reinforce its role as a balancing state, with prices consistently in the Rs 6,200–7,000 range.

Uttar Pradesh’s markets reflected premiums in select pockets. Jhansi APMC reported Rs 6,766 for 9 metric tonnes, while Kanpur Dehat’s Pukharayan APMC touched Rs 6,800. Barabanki’s Safdarganj APMC reported Rs 5,300, while Babrala APMC in Badaun stood out with 135 metric tonnes at Rs 6,230. These figures suggest Uttar Pradesh’s mustard economy is steady, with urban demand driving higher prices in select mandis.

The analysis reveals three clear dynamics. Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh dominate arrivals, ensuring national supply stability. Rajasthan provides balance, with large-volume arrivals stabilizing prices in the Rs 6,200–7,000 band. Karnataka’s Bangalore APMC, however, set the day’s record, reporting Rs 10,250 for 35.3 metric tonnes, underscoring localized demand spikes and premium pricing. The spread from Rs 3,300 in Pipariya to Rs 11,000 in Bangalore is not just a price gap but a reflection of India’s mustard economy—anchored by volume in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, balanced by Rajasthan, and punctuated by premiums in Karnataka and select Uttar Pradesh mandis.