Jowar(Sorghum)
Jowar(Sorghum) mandi rate today at APMC Karmala APMC — ₹7,300 per quintal
MARKET LEADER 20 OCT 2026
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Jowar(Sorghum)
APMC Karmala APMC Market, Maharashtra
₹7,300 / quintal 7.30%
₹2,500Today ₹7,300₹8,201
2-Week low2-Week high
HIGH ₹8,201LOW ₹7,200MODAL ₹7,300DAY ▼ 7.30%MANDIS 122-Week AVG ₹5,223HIGH ₹8,201LOW ₹7,200MODAL ₹7,300DAY ▼ 7.30%MANDIS 122-Week AVG ₹5,223
Today · Modal
₹7,300
Most-traded rate
Day Change
−7.30%
vs previous day
2-Week High
₹8,201
Period peak
2-Week Low
₹2,500
Period base
2-Week Avg
₹5,223
Mean modal

APMC Karmala APMC Sets the Pace for Jowar(Sorghum) at ₹7,300

Updated 20 Oct 2026 Top Mandi of the Day WhatsApp

As the 20 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, APMC Karmala APMC stood at the front of the pack for Jowar(Sorghum), clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,300 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.

01What's Behind Today's Jowar(Sorghum) Price

A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.

  • Highest Recorded Price₹8,201
  • Lowest Price Today₹7,200
  • Average (Modal) Price₹7,300
  • Reporting Mandis12
  • Date20 Oct 2026
  • CommodityJowar(Sorghum) (Other)

02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band

Here's where today's Jowar(Sorghum) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.

Price Position · 2-Week Band Near period high
₹2,500 (Low)₹5,223 (Avg)₹8,201 (High)

This puts Jowar(Sorghum) about 39.8% above the period average, and just 11.0% 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

Here's how Jowar(Sorghum) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.

MandiPrice (₹ / quintal)
1 APMC Karmala APMC Leader ₹7,300
2 APMC Jamkhed APMC ₹7,150
3 Barshi(Vairag) APMC ₹7,000
4 APMC Kaij APMC ₹6,565
5 APMC Pune APMC ₹6,550
6 APMC Barshi APMC ₹6,000
7 Karjat(Rashin) APMC ₹5,250
8 APMC Paithan APMC ₹4,550
9 Koilkunta APMC ₹3,700
10 Ranebennur APMC ₹3,200
11 Dooni APMC ₹2,545
12 APMC Shevgaon APMC ₹2,400

04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard

The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Jowar(Sorghum).

Highest-paying
APMC Karmala APMC
₹7,300
₹4,900
↔
204.2% spread
Lowest-paying
APMC Shevgaon APMC
₹2,400

The ₹4,900 (204.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.

052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength

Over the last two weeks, Jowar(Sorghum) prices at APMC Karmala APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹8,201, with the average around ₹5,223. 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.

Jowar(Sorghum) · Modal Price Trend (20d) Modal Min–Max
₹2,044₹3,697₹5,351₹7,004₹8,65720 Oct21 Sep03 Sep

06Recent Price History

DateHigh (₹)Low (₹)Average (₹)
20 Oct ₹8,201 ₹7,200 ₹7,300
19 Oct ₹7,875 ₹7,875 ₹7,875
16 Oct ₹6,375 ₹6,025 ₹6,025
15 Oct ₹6,011 ₹5,000 ₹5,100
14 Oct ₹5,600 ₹5,600 ₹5,600
12 Oct ₹7,011 ₹4,700 ₹5,700
24 Sep ₹6,680 ₹4,276 ₹6,251
23 Sep ₹6,301 ₹4,000 ₹5,200
22 Sep ₹5,751 ₹5,000 ₹5,000
21 Sep ₹6,000 ₹3,011 ₹5,555
18 Sep ₹4,601 ₹4,601 ₹4,601
17 Sep ₹5,000 ₹2,500 ₹4,100
16 Sep ₹5,500 ₹2,511 ₹4,900
14 Sep ₹5,100 ₹4,500 ₹5,000
11 Sep ₹5,000 ₹2,500 ₹4,500
09 Sep ₹5,600 ₹2,500 ₹5,000
08 Sep ₹4,325 ₹3,000 ₹3,000
07 Sep ₹5,425 ₹4,000 ₹4,600
04 Sep ₹4,875 ₹4,200 ₹4,600
03 Sep ₹5,600 ₹4,000 ₹4,551

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

Quick Signal Read · Descriptive only
Momentum
Easing
Down 7.30% on the day as the rate cools.
Range Position
Near period high
84% up the 2-Week band — firm, near the top.
Best Market
APMC Karmala APMC
₹4,900 (204.2%) above the cheapest reporting yard.

08What It Means If You're Selling

A leading rate is worth aiming for with Jowar(Sorghum), though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.

09A Buyer's Angle

For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.

10The Quick Read

The takeaway: APMC Karmala APMC was the market to beat for Jowar(Sorghum) on 20 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does "Top Mandi of the Day" mean here?
It means APMC Karmala APMC posted the day's best Jowar(Sorghum) rate, ₹7,300 per quintal, ahead of other markets on 20 Oct 2026.
Why did APMC Karmala APMC pay the most today?
A leading rate usually reflects keen bidding, good-quality arrivals and concentrated buying at that yard on 20 Oct 2026.
How is the leading mandi chosen?
It's simply the market reporting the highest modal/traded rate for Jowar(Sorghum) on the day, based on official figures.
Should farmers take Jowar(Sorghum) to the leading mandi?
It can lift your realisation, but factor in cartage, grading and timing — arrivals can move the rate by the time you reach the gate.
Does the leading mandi change every day?
Yes. Rankings are worked out fresh each trading day from that day's arrivals and prices, so the best market for Jowar(Sorghum) can shift from one day to the next.
Is this the official government rate?
These figures are drawn from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are shared for information only. Always reconfirm the live rate at the yard before trading.

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