In the day's wholesale-price digest for 29 Oct 2026, Barley(Jau) was quoted at ₹2,792 per quintal in Katni APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Katni APMC on Top Today
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,792
- Lowest Price Today₹2,756
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,792
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityBarley(Jau) (Barley)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Barley(Jau) is about 13.2% above the period average, sitting right at 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
The table below lines up Barley(Jau) rates across the markets that reported on 29 Oct 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 | ₹3,476 |
| 2 Malpura APMC | ₹2,961 |
| 3 Ramnagar APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 4 Katni APMC | ₹2,792 |
| 5 Bassi APMC | ₹2,790 |
| 6 Kota APMC | ₹2,000 |
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 ₹1,476 (73.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Barley(Jau) prices at Katni APMC ranged between ₹1,891 and ₹2,792, with the average around ₹2,467. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹2,792 | ₹2,756 | ₹2,792 |
| 28 Oct | ₹2,781 | ₹2,701 | ₹2,770 |
| 27 Oct | ₹2,790 | ₹2,740 | ₹2,790 |
| 23 Oct | ₹2,745 | ₹2,611 | ₹2,735 |
| 22 Oct | ₹2,756 | ₹2,688 | ₹2,700 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,720 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,720 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,670 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,686 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,686 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,691 | ₹2,481 | ₹2,691 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,679 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,675 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,675 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,686 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,624 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,681 | ₹2,501 | ₹2,650 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,676 | ₹2,581 | ₹2,640 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,701 | ₹2,551 | ₹2,650 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,651 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,676 | ₹2,611 | ₹2,676 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,683 | ₹2,605 | ₹2,683 |
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
Selling Barley(Jau) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Barley(Jau) rate at Katni APMC on 29 Oct 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.