Here's the 18 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Jute was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Sontoli APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Sontoli APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Jute arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityJute (Jute)
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.
Right now Jute is about 4.7% above the period average — just 5.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Jute rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Baxirhat APMC Leader | ₹12,600 |
| 2 Bethuadahari APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Nadia APMC | ₹11,300 |
| 4 Jangipur APMC | ₹11,250 |
| 5 Jiaganj APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 6 Karimpur APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 7 Champadanga APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 8 Sontoli APMC | ₹9,500 |
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 ₹3,100 (32.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
054-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 4 days, Jute prices at Sontoli APMC ranged between ₹7,700 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,075. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹7,700 | ₹8,800 |
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 Jute yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Jute changed hands at this rate in Sontoli APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.