In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Oct 2026, Jowar(Sorghum) was quoted at ₹6,550 per quintal in APMC Pune APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Jowar(Sorghum) Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,900
- Lowest Price Today₹6,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityJowar(Sorghum) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 2.2% above the period average and just 6.4% 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
Here's how Jowar(Sorghum) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalaburagi APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Kalol APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 3 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 4 Porbandar APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹6,175 |
| 6 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 Alur APMC | ₹3,925 |
| 9 Koilkunta APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 10 Banaganapalli APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 11 Sumerpur APMC | ₹2,855 |
| 12 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹2,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹4,800 (177.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Jowar(Sorghum) prices at APMC Pune APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹6,406. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹6,900 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,550 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,900 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,550 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,900 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,550 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,700 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,700 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,350 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,700 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,350 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,700 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,350 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
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
Selling Jowar(Sorghum) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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, APMC Pune APMC posted this Jowar(Sorghum) rate on 17 Oct 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.