In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Jowar(Sorghum) was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in APMC Jalana APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put APMC Jalana APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityJowar(Sorghum) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Jowar(Sorghum) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Jowar(Sorghum) is about 16.6% above the period average — just 31.9% 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
Here's how Jowar(Sorghum) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Morbi APMC | ₹6,525 |
| 7 Kalol APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Rajkot APMC | ₹6,175 |
| 9 APMC Jamkhed APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 10 APMC Karmala APMC | ₹6,025 |
| 11 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Mahuva(Station Road) APMC | ₹5,733 |
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 ₹1,667 (29.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Jowar(Sorghum) prices at APMC Jalana APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹7,050, with the average around ₹4,116. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹2,450 | ₹4,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹2,300 | ₹4,625 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,050 | ₹2,450 | ₹4,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,461 | ₹2,100 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,700 | ₹2,450 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹4,100 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,350 | ₹4,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,350 | ₹4,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,850 | ₹2,400 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,421 | ₹3,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,656 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,950 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,801 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,875 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,601 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,850 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹3,835 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,450 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,511 | ₹2,250 | ₹3,850 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹2,250 | ₹3,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹2,300 | ₹3,700 |
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 Jowar(Sorghum) 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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, APMC Jalana 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.