In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Jul 2026, Barley(Jau) was quoted at ₹2,261 per quintal in Katni APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Barley(Jau) Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Barley(Jau) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,274
- Lowest Price Today₹2,150
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,261
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Jul 2026
- CommodityBarley(Jau) (Barley)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Barley(Jau) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Barley(Jau) about 2.3% below the period average, and just 12.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Barley(Jau) rates across the markets that reported on 16 Jul 2026, so you can see where Katni APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Neemuch APMC Leader | ₹2,666 |
| 2 Mandsaur APMC | ₹2,553 |
| 3 Fatehnagar APMC | ₹2,532 |
| 4 Udaipur (Grain) APMC | ₹2,450 |
| 5 Nimbahera APMC | ₹2,430 |
| 6 Bassi APMC | ₹2,423 |
| 7 Bundi APMC | ₹2,365 |
| 8 Nagod APMC | ₹2,305 |
| 9 Tikamgarh APMC | ₹2,300 |
| 10 Piplya APMC | ₹2,300 |
| 11 Kesarisinghpur APMC | ₹2,297 |
| 12 Katni APMC | ₹2,261 |
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.
The ₹405 (17.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Barley(Jau) prices at Katni APMC ranged between ₹1,891 and ₹2,588, with the average around ₹2,314. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹2,566 | ₹2,470 | ₹2,566 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,557 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,556 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,588 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,547 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,547 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,566 | ₹2,495 | ₹2,566 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,561 | ₹2,465 | ₹2,561 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,516 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,516 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,492 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,492 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,439 | ₹2,225 | ₹2,439 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,402 | ₹2,275 | ₹2,402 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,413 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,361 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,455 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,365 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,348 | ₹2,311 | ₹2,348 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,309 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,296 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,261 | ₹2,240 | ₹2,261 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,262 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,250 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,271 | ₹2,225 | ₹2,271 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,268 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,256 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,250 | ₹1,910 | ₹2,247 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,256 | ₹2,249 | ₹2,256 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Barley(Jau) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Barley(Jau) was priced at this level in Katni APMC on 16 Jul 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.