In the price report dated 18 Aug 2026, Alur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Jowar(Sorghum), clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,725 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Jowar(Sorghum) Price
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,725
- Lowest Price Today₹3,725
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,725
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityJowar(Sorghum) (Hybrid)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Jowar(Sorghum) about 0.7% above the period average, and just 0.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Jowar(Sorghum) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Alur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Alur APMC Leader | ₹3,725 |
| 2 Banaganapalli APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 3 Koilkunta APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 4 Porbandar APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹2,600 |
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.
That ₹1,125 (43.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Jowar(Sorghum) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
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 ₹3,699. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹3,725 | ₹3,725 | ₹3,725 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,720 | ₹3,720 | ₹3,720 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,720 | ₹3,720 | ₹3,720 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,720 | ₹3,720 | ₹3,720 |
| 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 |
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
For Jowar(Sorghum), the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
The takeaway: Alur APMC was the market to beat for Jowar(Sorghum) on 18 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.