In the price report dated 17 Aug 2026, Jowar(Sorghum) was quoted at ₹2,656 per quintal in Laxmeshwar APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Jowar(Sorghum) Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,850
- Lowest Price Today₹2,245
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,656
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 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.
Today's rate is about 8.4% below the period average and just 40.6% 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
The table below lines up Jowar(Sorghum) rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Laxmeshwar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹1,100 (21.2%) 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 Laxmeshwar APMC ranged between ₹1,550 and ₹4,469, with the average around ₹2,901. 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 | ₹3,850 | ₹2,245 | ₹2,656 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,049 | ₹2,060 | ₹3,127 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,860 | ₹2,215 | ₹3,256 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,769 | ₹2,015 | ₹2,785 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,328 | ₹2,065 | ₹3,051 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,340 | ₹2,340 | ₹2,340 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,809 | ₹2,015 | ₹2,919 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,569 | ₹2,279 | ₹2,610 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,069 | ₹2,489 | ₹2,779 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,460 | ₹2,125 | ₹2,601 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,560 | ₹2,065 | ₹2,764 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,919 | ₹2,215 | ₹2,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,719 | ₹2,115 | ₹2,365 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,659 | ₹2,145 | ₹2,917 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,419 | ₹2,419 | ₹2,419 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,160 | ₹2,186 | ₹2,250 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,215 | ₹2,215 | ₹2,215 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,019 | ₹2,111 | ₹2,402 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,749 | ₹1,825 | ₹3,081 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,739 | ₹3,739 | ₹3,739 |
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
When picking where to sell Jowar(Sorghum), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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, Laxmeshwar 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.