Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Jowar(Sorghum) was quoted at ₹3,770 per quintal in Vijayapura 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
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,039
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,770
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
Right now Jowar(Sorghum) is about 10.8% above the period average — just 16.2% 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
The table below lines up Jowar(Sorghum) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Vijayapura 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 Mansa APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 3 Siddhpur APMC | ₹6,212 |
| 4 Vankaner APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Chotila APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Jasdan APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Botad APMC | ₹5,665 |
| 8 Dhrol APMC | ₹5,650 |
| 9 Gondal APMC | ₹5,605 |
| 10 Kallakurichi APMC | ₹5,229 |
| 11 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹4,687 |
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.
At ₹1,613 (34.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Jowar(Sorghum) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Jowar(Sorghum) prices at Vijayapura APMC ranged between ₹2,816 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,404. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,039 | ₹3,770 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,184 | ₹3,184 | ₹3,184 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,426 | ₹3,426 | ₹3,426 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,461 | ₹3,461 | ₹3,461 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,513 | ₹3,513 | ₹3,513 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,646 | ₹3,646 | ₹3,646 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,378 | ₹3,378 | ₹3,378 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,939 | ₹3,939 | ₹3,939 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,023 | ₹3,023 | ₹3,023 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,725 | ₹3,725 | ₹3,725 |
| 16 Jul | ₹4,203 | ₹4,203 | ₹4,203 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,144 | ₹3,144 | ₹3,144 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,923 | ₹2,923 | ₹2,923 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,552 | ₹3,552 | ₹3,552 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,201 | ₹3,201 | ₹3,201 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,816 | ₹2,816 | ₹2,816 |
| 08 Jul | ₹3,731 | ₹3,731 | ₹3,731 |
| 07 Jul | ₹3,532 | ₹3,532 | ₹3,532 |
| 06 Jul | ₹3,923 | ₹3,923 | ₹3,923 |
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
Farmers comparing Jowar(Sorghum) rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
In short, Jowar(Sorghum) changed hands at this rate in Vijayapura APMC on 18 Aug 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.