In the price report dated 18 Oct 2026, APMC Phaltan APMC stood at the front of the pack for Jowar(Sorghum), clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,000 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Jowar(Sorghum) board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Jowar(Sorghum) Rate
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,100
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityJowar(Sorghum) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its Today Band
Today's modal rate sits in the Today band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 20.8% 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
This table ranks Jowar(Sorghum) rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Phaltan APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Alur APMC | ₹3,975 |
| 3 Koilkunta APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 4 H.B. Halli APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 5 Jainath APMC | ₹2,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Jowar(Sorghum).
That ₹5,900 (281.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Jowar(Sorghum) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05Today's Price Snapshot
Over the today, Jowar(Sorghum) prices at APMC Phaltan APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹10,100, with the average around ₹8,000. 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.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
The headline Jowar(Sorghum) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, APMC Phaltan 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.