New Delhi. Mustard prices generally fell by Rs 100-200 per quintal during the week of October 24-30. It is understood that after the festive demand for mustard oil was met, crushing units showed less interest in buying mustard at higher prices. The arrival of mustard remained normal.

The price of mustard in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh slipped by Rs 50 to Rs 6700 per quintal and in Agra it fell by Rs 150 to Rs 6800/7275 per quintal.

The most prominent producing state - Rajasthan witnessed fluctuations in prices. There, the price of mustard was down by Rs 164 in Bharatpur, Rs 150 in Alwar and Rs 100 in Khairthal, while it was up by Rs 50 in Ganganagar, Rs 200 in Bundi and Rs 100 in Bikaner. Mustard sowing in Rajasthan is lagging behind last year. By the end of October 2024, the production area of ​​mustard in the state reached 18.75 lakh hectares, which was 3.25 lakh hectares less than last year.

Like mustard, its oil also softened. Its price fell by 6 rupees per kg in Bharatpur while in Morena it fell by 3 rupees per kg. The price of mustard oil also softened by 1-2 rupees per kg in many other markets including Delhi. At the national level, the arrival of mustard was earlier 2.25-2.75 lakh bags which came down to 1.25 lakh bags on October 30. The price of mustard cake also fell by 200 to 500 rupees.