Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Sep 2026, Rajkot APMC stood at the front of the pack for Jowar(Sorghum), clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,995 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Jowar(Sorghum) Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,340
- Lowest Price Today₹6,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,995
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityJowar(Sorghum) (Jowar ( White))
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.
At this level, Jowar(Sorghum) is about 49.7% above the period average, sitting just 9.7% 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 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajkot APMC Leader | ₹6,995 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 3 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,350 |
| 4 Savarkundla APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 5 JASDAN APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Rajula APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 APMC Ahilyanagar APMC | ₹5,675 |
| 8 Botad APMC | ₹5,240 |
| 9 Barshi(Vairag) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 10 APMC Amalner APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹4,650 |
| 12 Thirumangalam APMC | ₹4,650 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Jowar(Sorghum).
The ₹2,345 (50.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Jowar(Sorghum) prices at Rajkot APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹7,750, with the average around ₹4,674. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,375 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,340 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,995 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,505 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,125 | ₹5,540 | ₹5,855 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,250 | ₹6,255 | ₹6,950 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,750 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,950 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,090 | ₹5,550 | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,175 | ₹2,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,750 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,650 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,625 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,625 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,475 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,375 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,080 | ₹2,375 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,550 | ₹5,750 | ₹6,230 |
| 26 Aug | ₹6,555 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,330 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,705 | ₹6,350 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,375 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,375 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,505 | ₹5,650 | ₹6,300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,450 |
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
To sum up, Rajkot APMC led Jowar(Sorghum) on 18 Sep 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.