Going by the latest APMC figures for 21 Aug 2026, Mandsaur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Barley(Jau), clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,900 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Barley(Jau) Price
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,900
- Lowest Price Today₹2,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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.
Today's rate is about 11.3% above the period average and just 1.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Barley(Jau) rates across the markets that reported on 21 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 | ₹2,900 |
| 2 Manasa APMC | ₹2,781 |
| 3 Khandwa APMC | ₹2,740 |
| 4 Nimbahera APMC | ₹2,671 |
| 5 Chhotisadri APMC | ₹2,670 |
| 6 Beawar APMC | ₹2,650 |
| 7 Neemuch APMC | ₹2,599 |
| 8 Bundi APMC | ₹2,581 |
| 9 Katni APMC | ₹2,578 |
| 10 Kota APMC | ₹2,570 |
| 11 Bassi APMC | ₹2,567 |
| 12 Jaipur (Grain) APMC | ₹2,550 |
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.
At ₹350 (13.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Barley(Jau) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Barley(Jau) prices at Mandsaur APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹2,951, with the average around ₹2,606. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,930 | ₹2,722 | ₹2,930 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 Aug 2026, Mandsaur APMC set the pace for Barley(Jau). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.