In the mandi rate roundup for 01 Sep 2026, Jowar(Sorghum) was quoted at ₹2,480 per quintal in Akola APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Jowar(Sorghum) Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Jowar(Sorghum) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,595
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,480
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date01 Sep 2026
- CommodityJowar(Sorghum) (Other)
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.
This puts Jowar(Sorghum) about 2.7% above the period average, and just 13.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Jowar(Sorghum) rates across the markets that reported on 01 Sep 2026, so you can see where Akola APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Visnagar APMC Leader | ₹6,830 |
| 2 Pune APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Vankaner APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 5 Murum APMC | ₹5,001 |
| 6 Tuljapur APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 7 Mumbai APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 8 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹4,050 |
| 10 Alur APMC | ₹3,725 |
| 11 APMC Nandurbar APMC | ₹3,699 |
| 12 Banaganapalli APMC | ₹3,400 |
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.
That ₹3,430 (100.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Jowar(Sorghum) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Jowar(Sorghum) prices at Akola APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹2,855, with the average around ₹2,415. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | ₹2,595 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,480 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,605 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,550 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,470 | ₹2,555 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,625 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,575 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,720 | ₹2,440 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,775 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,640 | ₹2,380 | ₹2,555 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,510 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,480 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,805 | ₹2,375 | ₹2,550 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,480 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,475 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,450 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,505 | ₹2,145 | ₹2,470 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,545 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,430 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,565 | ₹2,335 | ₹2,465 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,540 | ₹2,305 | ₹2,415 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,465 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,445 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,305 | ₹2,370 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,415 | ₹2,450 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,205 | ₹2,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,480 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,465 |
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
Before carting Jowar(Sorghum) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Jowar(Sorghum) was priced at this level in Akola APMC on 01 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.