In the mandi rate roundup for 21 Aug 2026, Jowar(Sorghum) was quoted at ₹5,300 per quintal in Upleta APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Jowar(Sorghum) today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Jowar(Sorghum) Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,350
- Lowest Price Today₹5,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityJowar(Sorghum) (Jowar ( White))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 5-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 1.7% above the period average and just 7.8% 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 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Visnagar APMC Leader | ₹6,427 |
| 2 Pune APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 4 Mansa APMC | ₹6,225 |
| 5 Vankaner APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹5,525 |
| 7 Upleta APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 8 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 10 Tuljapur APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 11 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,960 |
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.
At ₹2,467 (62.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Jowar(Sorghum) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
055-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 5 days, Jowar(Sorghum) prices at Upleta APMC ranged between ₹4,250 and ₹5,750, with the average around ₹5,210. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹5,350 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,250 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,750 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,680 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,550 |
| 17 Jun | ₹4,500 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,400 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Upleta APMC posted this Jowar(Sorghum) rate on 21 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.