With the 31 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Jowar(Sorghum) was quoted at ₹2,762 per quintal in Dondaicha APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹3,311
- Lowest Price Today₹2,762
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,762
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityJowar(Sorghum) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Jowar(Sorghum) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 9.4% above the period average and just 18.8% 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
The table below lines up Jowar(Sorghum) rates across the markets that reported on 31 Aug 2026, so you can see where Dondaicha APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Visnagar APMC Leader | ₹6,800 |
| 2 Sankarankovil APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Mansa APMC | ₹6,490 |
| 4 Kalol APMC | ₹6,450 |
| 5 Pune APMC | ₹6,450 |
| 6 Vankaner APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 7 Siddhpur APMC | ₹6,062 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 9 Chotila APMC | ₹5,950 |
| 10 Bailahongal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Ramdurga APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Banthara APMC | ₹5,036 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Jowar(Sorghum).
A spread of ₹1,764 (35.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Jowar(Sorghum) prices at Dondaicha APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹3,400, with the average around ₹2,525. 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 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,451 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,311 | ₹2,762 | ₹2,762 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,575 | ₹2,551 | ₹2,551 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,331 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,301 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,201 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,460 | ₹2,460 | ₹2,460 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,493 | ₹2,493 | ₹2,493 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,505 | ₹2,501 | ₹2,501 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,240 | ₹3,240 | ₹3,240 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,495 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,331 | ₹2,295 | ₹2,295 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,351 | ₹2,351 | ₹2,351 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,701 | ₹2,601 | ₹2,701 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,250 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,250 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Dondaicha APMC posted this Jowar(Sorghum) rate on 31 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.