Pulling together the 20 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Jowar(Sorghum) was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in Mangal Wedha APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Jowar(Sorghum) Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,900
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityJowar(Sorghum) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Jowar(Sorghum) is about 10.8% above the period average, sitting just 17.1% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Jowar(Sorghum) rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mangal Wedha APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Siddhpur APMC Leader | ₹6,887 |
| 2 Visnagar APMC | ₹6,552 |
| 3 Pune APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 4 Mansa APMC | ₹6,325 |
| 5 Vankaner APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 6 Rajula APMC | ₹5,812 |
| 7 Kalol APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Jasdan APMC | ₹5,650 |
| 9 Sangli APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Mangal Wedha APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Bidar APMC | ₹4,800 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,087 (43.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Jowar(Sorghum) prices at Mangal Wedha APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹5,910, with the average around ₹4,424. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,910 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,510 | ₹4,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,770 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,510 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹3,900 | ₹5,010 |
| 16 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,130 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,450 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,300 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 06 Jul | ₹5,310 | ₹4,180 | ₹5,200 |
| 02 Jul | ₹4,790 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,790 |
| 29 Jun | ₹5,510 | ₹4,270 | ₹4,470 |
| 22 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 18 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹5,000 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Jowar(Sorghum) stood at Mangal Wedha APMC on 20 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.