In today's crop-price rundown for 14 Oct 2026, Mandsaur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Barley(Jau), clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,301 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₹3,301
- Lowest Price Today₹3,181
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,301
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 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 22.9% above the period average and right at 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
This table ranks Barley(Jau) rates across active mandis for 14 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mandsaur APMC Leader | ₹3,301 |
| 2 Himatnagar APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 3 Neemuch APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 4 Barisadri APMC | ₹3,281 |
| 5 Piplya APMC | ₹3,151 |
| 6 Nimbahera APMC | ₹3,050 |
| 7 Kota APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Dooni APMC | ₹2,959 |
| 9 Chhatarpur APMC | ₹2,850 |
| 10 Khargapur APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Kesarisinghpur APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Katni APMC | ₹2,686 |
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.
The ₹615 (22.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Barley(Jau) prices at Mandsaur APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹3,301, with the average around ₹2,686. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹3,240 | ₹3,240 | ₹3,240 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,301 | ₹3,181 | ₹3,301 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,967 | ₹2,781 | ₹2,967 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,841 | ₹2,701 | ₹2,841 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,752 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,752 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,815 | ₹2,815 | ₹2,815 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,850 | ₹2,652 | ₹2,850 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,821 | ₹2,521 | ₹2,821 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,685 | ₹2,611 | ₹2,685 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,601 | ₹2,601 | ₹2,601 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,770 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,770 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,791 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,791 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,801 | ₹2,301 | ₹2,801 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 14 Oct 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.