Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Jowar(Sorghum) was quoted at ₹2,240 per quintal in Gangapur APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Jowar(Sorghum) Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,240
- Lowest Price Today₹2,240
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,240
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityJowar(Sorghum) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Jowar(Sorghum) is about 4.8% below the period average — just 44.0% 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
Here's how Jowar(Sorghum) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pune APMC Leader | ₹6,300 |
| 2 Porbandar APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 3 Mansa APMC | ₹6,175 |
| 4 Siddhpur APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 5 Vankaner APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 6 Rajkot APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 7 Visnagar APMC | ₹5,877 |
| 8 Chotila APMC | ₹5,850 |
| 9 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Ausa APMC | ₹5,501 |
| 11 Kalol APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Jasdan APMC | ₹5,325 |
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.
At ₹975 (18.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Jowar(Sorghum) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Jowar(Sorghum) prices at Gangapur APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,352. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,240 | ₹2,240 | ₹2,240 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,050 | ₹1,923 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,321 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,875 | ₹2,875 | ₹2,875 |
| 02 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,191 | ₹2,191 |
| 01 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹1,950 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,950 |
| 27 Jun | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,375 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 20 Jun | ₹2,026 | ₹2,026 | ₹2,026 |
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 Jowar(Sorghum), 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, Jowar(Sorghum) changed hands at this rate in Gangapur APMC on 17 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.