In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 2026, Jowar(Sorghum) was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Kalol APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Jowar(Sorghum) markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Jowar(Sorghum) Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,650
- Lowest Price Today₹3,950
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityJowar(Sorghum) (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 5.3% below the period average and just 29.1% 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 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 Kalol APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Jasdan APMC | ₹5,325 |
| 12 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,100 (21.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Jowar(Sorghum) prices at Kalol APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,760, with the average around ₹5,808. 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 | ₹6,650 | ₹3,950 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,585 | ₹5,750 | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,580 | ₹5,755 | ₹6,150 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,760 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,125 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,980 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,360 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,375 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,510 | ₹5,605 | ₹6,050 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,155 | ₹6,275 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,450 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,730 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,580 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,975 | ₹5,605 | ₹6,300 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,305 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,900 |
| 15 Jul | ₹6,375 | ₹4,750 | ₹5,550 |
| 14 Jul | ₹6,650 | ₹5,750 | ₹6,200 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kalol APMC posted this Jowar(Sorghum) rate on 17 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.