In the latest market update for 19 Aug 2026, Jowar(Sorghum) was quoted at ₹3,983 per quintal in Mahuva(Station Road) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Jowar(Sorghum) Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,810
- Lowest Price Today₹2,155
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,983
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityJowar(Sorghum) (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Jowar(Sorghum) is about 0.7% above the period average, sitting just 39.2% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Jowar(Sorghum) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thara APMC Leader | ₹6,555 |
| 2 Kalol APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 3 Pune APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 4 Mansa APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Siddhpur APMC | ₹6,155 |
| 6 Vankaner APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Chotila APMC | ₹5,850 |
| 8 Narayanpet APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 9 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Sangli APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Nira(Saswad) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Bidar APMC | ₹4,800 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,755 (36.6%) 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 Mahuva(Station Road) APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹6,550, with the average around ₹3,954. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹5,810 | ₹2,155 | ₹3,983 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,740 | ₹2,060 | ₹3,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,160 | ₹1,950 | ₹4,055 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,060 | ₹2,255 | ₹4,158 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,495 | ₹2,305 | ₹2,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,755 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,128 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,750 | ₹2,460 | ₹4,105 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,260 | ₹2,250 | ₹3,755 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,555 | ₹2,350 | ₹3,953 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,360 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,780 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,140 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,320 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,030 | ₹2,240 | ₹4,135 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,150 | ₹2,760 | ₹4,455 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,555 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,528 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹2,160 | ₹4,080 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,395 | ₹2,215 | ₹4,305 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,230 | ₹2,060 | ₹4,145 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,150 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,075 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,475 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,738 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,175 | ₹1,650 | ₹3,913 |
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
All told, this is where Jowar(Sorghum) stood at Mahuva(Station Road) APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.