In the price report dated 22 Oct 2026, Mandsaur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Barley(Jau), clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,501 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Barley(Jau) Price
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,501
- Lowest Price Today₹3,501
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,501
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date22 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 28.6% 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 22 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mandsaur APMC Leader | ₹3,501 |
| 2 Malpura APMC | ₹2,915 |
| 3 Katni APMC | ₹2,756 |
| 4 Chhatarpur APMC | ₹2,710 |
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.
That ₹791 (29.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Barley(Jau) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Barley(Jau) prices at Mandsaur APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹3,501, with the average around ₹2,723. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹3,501 | ₹3,501 | ₹3,501 |
| 21 Oct | ₹3,501 | ₹3,401 | ₹3,501 |
| 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 |
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
Before carting Barley(Jau) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 22 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.