Reading today's price tape for 16 Oct 2026, Jowar(Sorghum) was quoted at ₹7,250 per quintal in Vankaner APMC. See where this sits in the day's Jowar(Sorghum) range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Jowar(Sorghum) Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Jowar(Sorghum) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,750
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityJowar(Sorghum) (Jowar ( White))
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.
Right now Jowar(Sorghum) is about 18.8% above the period average — just 6.5% 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 Kalol APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Rajkot APMC | ₹6,175 |
| 8 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 10 APMC Karjat APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 APMC Mantha APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Alur APMC | ₹3,925 |
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 ₹3,475 (88.5%) 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 Vankaner APMC ranged between ₹4,700 and ₹7,750, with the average around ₹6,101. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,750 | ₹7,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,540 | ₹6,750 | ₹7,250 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,750 | ₹6,750 | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,605 | ₹6,700 | ₹7,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,360 | ₹6,825 | ₹7,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,605 | ₹7,240 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,585 | ₹7,340 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,105 | ₹6,850 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,055 | ₹6,650 | ₹6,850 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,925 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,900 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,950 | ₹6,450 | ₹6,700 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,580 | ₹6,340 | ₹6,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,350 | ₹6,425 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,575 | ₹6,325 | ₹6,400 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,355 | ₹6,130 | ₹6,200 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,415 | ₹6,125 | ₹6,325 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,280 | ₹6,060 | ₹6,200 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,475 | ₹5,605 | ₹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
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, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Jowar(Sorghum) changed hands at this rate in Vankaner APMC on 16 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.