Mustard (Rapeseed) Price Today in India - सरसों / राई का आज का भाव
The current wholesale (modal) price of Mustard (Rapeseed) (सरसों / राई) in India is ₹7,500 per quintal, up ₹69 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹6,925 to a maximum of ₹8,100 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Mustard (Rapeseed) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.
Mustard (Rapeseed) is grown mainly in Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal. It is a oilseed crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) season - Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar).
Mustard is India's second-largest oilseed crop and the primary cooking oil in North and East India, with Rajasthan producing nearly 50% of national output. Indian mustard oil has zero trans-fat and high omega-3 content, driving export demand to the UK, US and Europe's Indian diaspora communities.
Mustard (Rapeseed) MSP Rabi 2025-26 - ₹6,200/Quintal
The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Mustard (Rapeseed) is ₹6,200 per quintal for Rabi 2025-26, announced by the Government of India on the recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). MSP is the floor price - government procurement agencies are obligated to buy at this rate, so you should never sell your mustard (rapeseed) below ₹6,200/quintal. Today's market price of ₹7,500 is above MSP, so the open market is paying well - sell where you get the best rate. See the full Mustard (Rapeseed) MSP tracker with the year-on-year change and free alerts.
Why Mustard (Rapeseed) Prices Change
- Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the mustard (rapeseed) harvest window helps you time sales.
- Weather: Drought, floods, frost or unseasonal rain damage the crop and cut supply, pushing prices up; a bumper harvest pushes them down.
- Government policy: MSP sets a price floor; export bans/permissions, buffer-stock release and import duty all move prices.
- Demand: Festivals, processing-industry demand and export orders raise prices.
- Grade & quality: Clean, dry, well-graded produce always fetches a premium over mixed lots.
How to Get the Best Price for Your Mustard (Rapeseed)
- Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
- Grade and clean your mustard (rapeseed) - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
- Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. Use a warehouse and a Kisan Credit Card loan to store and sell in the lean season.
- Use government procurement at MSP (₹6,200) if the market price falls below it.
Popular Mustard (Rapeseed) Varieties in India
- RH-749 (Rajasthan - most popular)
- Pusa Bold (national variety)
- NPJ-121 (early duration)
- DRMR-150-35 (Rajasthan)
- GSC-6 (Gujarat)
Mustard (Rapeseed) Uses & End Markets
- Sarson tel (mustard oil) - primary cooking oil in North India
- Mustard seeds for tempering (tadka)
- Mustard paste (kasundi) and pickles
- Mustard bran/deoiled cake for cattle feed
- Lubricant and bio-diesel feedstock
Grow Better Mustard (Rapeseed) - Inputs & Guidance
Higher quality means a higher price. For the best mustard (rapeseed) crop: choose a high-yield Mustard (Rapeseed) seed variety, base fertilizer on a soil health card, follow the right pest-control schedule, and irrigate efficiently with a subsidised drip system. See the crop calendar for the ideal sowing window.