In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Jowar(Sorghum) was quoted at ₹6,250 per quintal in Kalol APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Kalol APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,760
- Lowest Price Today₹5,750
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityJowar(Sorghum) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Jowar(Sorghum) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Jowar(Sorghum) is about 6.3% above the period average — just 19.9% 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
The table below lines up Jowar(Sorghum) rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kalol APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Tuljapur APMC Leader | ₹7,400 |
| 2 Vankaner APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 4 Chotila APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Kalol APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Rajkot APMC | ₹6,175 |
| 8 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 10 APMC Karjat APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 APMC Mantha APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Alur APMC | ₹3,925 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Jowar(Sorghum).
A spread of ₹3,475 (88.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Jowar(Sorghum) prices at Kalol APMC ranged between ₹1,950 and ₹7,800, with the average around ₹5,882. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹6,760 | ₹5,750 | ₹6,250 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,750 | ₹6,750 | ₹6,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,750 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,625 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,625 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,750 | ₹6,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,750 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,650 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,425 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,450 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,580 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,550 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,320 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,150 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,030 | ₹6,750 | ₹6,900 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹6,250 | ₹7,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,650 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,575 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,550 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,650 | ₹3,950 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,585 | ₹5,750 | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,580 | ₹5,755 | ₹6,150 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,760 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,125 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
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 Jowar(Sorghum) 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
To wrap up, Kalol APMC logged this Jowar(Sorghum) rate on 16 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.