In today's crop-price rundown for 13 Aug 2026, Jowar(Sorghum) was quoted at ₹3,720 per quintal in Alur APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Jowar(Sorghum) Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,720
- Lowest Price Today₹3,720
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,720
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityJowar(Sorghum) (Hybrid)
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.
Today's rate is about 0.6% above the period average and just 0.5% 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
Here's how Jowar(Sorghum) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palanpur APMC Leader | ₹6,843 |
| 2 Siddhpur APMC | ₹6,830 |
| 3 Porbandar APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 4 Vankaner APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Chotila APMC | ₹5,858 |
| 6 Jasdan APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Jamnagar APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 10 Alur APMC | ₹3,720 |
| 11 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Akola APMC | ₹2,465 |
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 ₹4,378 (177.6%) 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 Alur APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹3,740, with the average around ₹3,697. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹3,720 | ₹3,720 | ₹3,720 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,720 | ₹3,720 | ₹3,720 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,720 | ₹3,720 | ₹3,720 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,720 | ₹3,720 | ₹3,720 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,715 | ₹3,715 | ₹3,715 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,730 | ₹3,730 | ₹3,730 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,725 | ₹3,725 | ₹3,725 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,728 | ₹3,728 | ₹3,728 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,725 | ₹3,725 | ₹3,725 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,728 | ₹3,728 | ₹3,728 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,730 | ₹3,730 | ₹3,730 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,730 | ₹3,730 | ₹3,730 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,728 | ₹3,728 | ₹3,728 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,726 | ₹3,726 | ₹3,726 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,720 | ₹3,720 | ₹3,720 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,725 | ₹3,725 | ₹3,725 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,725 | ₹3,725 | ₹3,725 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,728 | ₹3,728 | ₹3,728 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,724 | ₹3,724 | ₹3,724 |
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Alur APMC posted this Jowar(Sorghum) rate on 13 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.