In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Oct 2026, Kasimbazar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Jute, clocking the day's best rate at ₹13,500 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01What Put Kasimbazar APMC on Top Today
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,700
- Lowest Price Today₹13,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,500
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityJute (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 13.4% above the period average and just 1.8% 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 Jute rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kasimbazar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kasimbazar APMC Leader | ₹13,500 |
| 2 Anandapur APMC | ₹5,900 |
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.
The ₹7,600 (128.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Jute prices at Kasimbazar APMC ranged between ₹8,200 and ₹13,750, with the average around ₹11,904. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹13,700 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹13,750 | ₹13,350 | ₹13,550 |
| 13 Oct | ₹13,700 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹13,700 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹12,100 | ₹12,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹12,750 | ₹12,300 | ₹12,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹12,100 | ₹12,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹11,500 | ₹11,200 | ₹11,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹11,700 | ₹11,200 | ₹11,400 |
| 13 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,300 |
| 07 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,300 |
| 06 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,300 |
| 05 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,300 |
| 01 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹12,200 | ₹12,300 |
| 31 Aug | ₹12,200 | ₹11,800 | ₹12,000 |
| 30 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,300 |
| 27 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,300 |
| 25 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,300 |
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
Selling Jute well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Kasimbazar APMC set the pace for Jute. 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.