Pulling together the 20 Jul 2026 mandi readings, Barley(Jau) was quoted at ₹2,250 per quintal in Naugaon APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Barley(Jau) Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,255
- Lowest Price Today₹2,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Jul 2026
- CommodityBarley(Jau) (Barley)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Barley(Jau) is about 0.6% below the period average, sitting just 5.1% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Barley(Jau) rates across active mandis for 20 Jul 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mathura APMC Leader | ₹2,700 |
| 2 Neemuch APMC | ₹2,678 |
| 3 Doharighat APMC | ₹2,650 |
| 4 Mandsaur APMC | ₹2,484 |
| 5 Kota APMC | ₹2,480 |
| 6 Mehrauni APMC | ₹2,450 |
| 7 Nimbahera APMC | ₹2,413 |
| 8 Dooni APMC | ₹2,375 |
| 9 Sagar APMC | ₹2,360 |
| 10 Manasa APMC | ₹2,351 |
| 11 Bassi APMC | ₹2,350 |
| 12 Tikamgarh APMC | ₹2,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹400 (17.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Barley(Jau) prices at Naugaon APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹2,372, with the average around ₹2,264. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | ₹2,372 | ₹2,345 | ₹2,355 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,340 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,340 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,310 | ₹2,270 | ₹2,310 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,350 | ₹2,290 | ₹2,332 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,288 | ₹2,264 | ₹2,288 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,254 | ₹2,300 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,255 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,252 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,252 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,285 | ₹2,210 | ₹2,260 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,260 | ₹2,240 | ₹2,260 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,250 | ₹2,235 | ₹2,250 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,256 | ₹2,215 | ₹2,256 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,232 | ₹2,215 | ₹2,225 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,270 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,270 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,235 | ₹2,215 | ₹2,235 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,232 | ₹2,215 | ₹2,232 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,245 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,230 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,235 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,230 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,230 | ₹2,210 | ₹2,215 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
If you're chasing the best rate for Barley(Jau) today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Barley(Jau) rate at Naugaon APMC on 20 Jul 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.