New Delhi. Sowing of mustard, the most important oilseed crop of the Rabi season, is progressing well, increasing the arrival of old stocks in the markets. New mustard supplies will begin in February. The intensity of demand from millers, processors, and traders has now decreased, putting pressure on prices at some places.

During the week of November 22-28, the price of 42% condition mustard remained stable at Rs 7,000 per quintal in Delhi but fell by Rs 25 to Rs 7,225 per quintal in Jaipur. The price of mustard of normal average quality fluctuated between Rs 50-100 per quintal.

Markets in Gujarat and Haryana remained generally soft, but prices improved by Rs 50 in Morena, Porsa, and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. Similarly, mustard prices in Ganganagar, Rajasthan, fell by ₹100 to ₹6100/₹6800 per quintal, while in Bundi, they improved by ₹100 to ₹6200/₹6400 per quintal. Mustard prices in other markets saw limited increases or remained stable. In Uttar Pradesh, Hapur market saw a decline of ₹50 and Agra market saw a decline of ₹25 per quintal.

Similarly, the prices of mustard oil (expeller and crude oil) also fluctuated. Expeller oil prices fell by ₹20 to ₹1440 per 10 kg in Delhi and ₹30 to ₹1480 per 10 kg in Mumbai. Crude oil prices in Hapur fell by ₹20 to ₹1560/₹1580 per 10 kg. Despite the season of weddings and auspicious festivals, mustard oil is not seeing strong demand as its price is at a somewhat higher level.

Normal arrivals of mustard oil are being seen in important markets of major producing states, and there is not much difference in its buying and selling.

Trading in mustard cake remained weak, leading to a decline of 20-40 rupees per quintal. Fluctuations were relatively high in Delhi. Chinese importers are showing good interest in purchasing mustard DOC. Mustard production is expected to be good.