In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Jute was quoted at ₹10,600 per quintal in Kalna APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Jute Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,600
- Lowest Price Today₹10,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,600
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityJute (TD-5)
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.
Right now Jute is about 8.7% above the period average — just 1.9% 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 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Haldibari APMC Leader | ₹13,500 |
| 2 Dinhata APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 3 Mekhliganj APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 4 Bethuadahari APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 5 Karimpur APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 6 Samsi APMC | ₹11,300 |
| 7 Nadia APMC | ₹11,300 |
| 8 Jiaganj APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 9 Champadanga APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 10 Kalna APMC | ₹10,600 |
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 ₹2,900 (27.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Jute prices at Kalna APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹10,800, with the average around ₹9,750. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹10,600 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹10,600 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹10,700 | ₹10,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,600 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,700 | ₹9,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,700 | ₹9,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,700 | ₹9,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,700 | ₹9,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,700 | ₹9,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 18 Jun | ₹10,600 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Jute, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
In short, Jute changed hands at this rate in Kalna APMC on 20 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.