Here's the 18 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Mandsaur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Barley(Jau), clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,800 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Barley(Jau).
01What's Behind Today's Barley(Jau) Price
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBarley(Jau) (Barley)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 8.4% above 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
The table below lines up Barley(Jau) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mandsaur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mandsaur APMC Leader | ₹2,800 |
| 2 Piplya APMC | ₹2,799 |
| 3 Chhotisadri APMC | ₹2,770 |
| 4 Nimbahera APMC | ₹2,581 |
| 5 Bijaynagar APMC | ₹2,575 |
| 6 Dooni APMC | ₹2,558 |
| 7 Katni APMC | ₹2,528 |
| 8 Satna APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Bassi APMC | ₹2,450 |
| 10 Neemuch APMC | ₹2,401 |
| 11 Gajsinghpur APMC | ₹2,370 |
| 12 Mehrauni APMC | ₹2,358 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹442 (18.7%) 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 Mandsaur APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹2,951, with the average around ₹2,583. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,940 | ₹2,781 | ₹2,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,930 | ₹2,870 | ₹2,930 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,951 | ₹2,722 | ₹2,951 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,852 | ₹2,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,784 | ₹2,731 | ₹2,784 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,737 | ₹2,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,698 | ₹2,698 | ₹2,698 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,812 | ₹2,760 | ₹2,812 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,637 | ₹2,700 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,484 | ₹2,452 | ₹2,484 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,552 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,553 | ₹2,553 | ₹2,553 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,478 | ₹2,478 | ₹2,478 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,390 | ₹500 | ₹2,390 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,495 | ₹2,361 | ₹2,495 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,370 | ₹2,400 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,425 | ₹2,382 | ₹2,425 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,361 | ₹2,361 | ₹2,361 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Mandsaur APMC led Barley(Jau) on 18 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.