In the mandi rate roundup for 28 Jul 2026, Barabanki APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sugar, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,637 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sugar Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,775
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,637
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date28 Jul 2026
- CommoditySugar (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 5-Day Band
Here's where today's Sugar rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 0.5% above the period average and just 2.4% 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 Sugar rates across the markets that reported on 28 Jul 2026, so you can see where Barabanki APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Barabanki APMC Leader | ₹5,637 |
| 2 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹5,120 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹4,525 |
| 4 Jaipur (Grain) APMC | ₹4,475 |
| 5 Udaipur (Grain) APMC | ₹4,450 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,187 (26.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
055-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 5 days, Sugar prices at Barabanki APMC ranged between ₹5,600 and ₹5,775, with the average around ₹5,610. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul | ₹5,775 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,637 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,650 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,615 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 29 Jun | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 26 Jun | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
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 Sugar yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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 28 Jul 2026, Barabanki APMC set the pace for Sugar. 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.