Reading today's price tape for 16 Oct 2026, Jowar(Sorghum) was quoted at ₹3,200 per quintal in Basava Kalayana APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Jowar(Sorghum) today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Jowar(Sorghum) Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,100
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityJowar(Sorghum) (Jowar ( White))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 13.7% above the period average, sitting just 37.3% 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 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 APMC Jamkhed APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 8 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Mahuva(Station Road) APMC | ₹5,733 |
| 10 Gadag APMC | ₹5,607 |
| 11 APMC Barshi APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹5,200 |
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 ₹2,200 (42.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Jowar(Sorghum) prices at Basava Kalayana APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹5,100, with the average around ₹2,814. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,550 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,151 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,910 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,550 | ₹2,350 | ₹4,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,801 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,950 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,850 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,850 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,650 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,250 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,111 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,630 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹1,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,300 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Jowar(Sorghum) stood at Basava Kalayana APMC on 16 Oct 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.