Turning to the 14 Aug 2026 APMC board, Pune APMC stood at the front of the pack for Jowar(Sorghum), clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,350 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Jowar(Sorghum) leader.
01What Put Pune APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,700
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 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.
Today's rate is about 1.7% above the period average and just 6.6% 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 14 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pune APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pune APMC Leader | ₹6,350 |
| 2 Mansa APMC | ₹6,330 |
| 3 Vankaner APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 4 Rajkot APMC | ₹5,950 |
| 5 Porbandar APMC | ₹5,875 |
| 6 Jasdan APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 7 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 8 Tuljapur APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Rajula APMC | ₹4,403 |
| 10 APMC Nandurbar APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 11 Mantha APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 12 Alur APMC | ₹3,720 |
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 ₹2,630 (70.7%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Jowar(Sorghum) prices at Pune APMC ranged between ₹5,300 and ₹6,800, with the average around ₹6,241. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,350 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,450 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,450 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,450 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,350 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,350 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,300 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,200 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 14 Aug 2026, Pune APMC set the pace for Jowar(Sorghum). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.