What does modal price mean?

Modal price is the most common wholesale price reported for that commodity on a given day across mandi transactions, in Indian rupees per quintal (100 kg).

Where does this data come from?

Figures are wholesale mandi arrival records aggregated in the DeshSeva database and updated as imports and sync jobs run. For time-sensitive decisions, cross-check against official government releases.

What does the shaded band on the daily chart mean?

For each arrival date we plot the average modal price (line) and the minimum and maximum modal prices reported that day across mandis in our database. The shaded area shows that same-day spread; it is not a forecast.

What date does the headline price refer to?

The headline uses the latest arrival date in our database for your selection (not necessarily today’s calendar date). The date next to the price is that reporting day, shown as DD/MM/YYYY (Indian format).

How far back does the chart go?

The chart uses all matching records in our database from 04/04/2026 through 14/04/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY), aggregated by arrival date.

How does the recent 7-day average compare to the prior week?

For this selection we compare the mean of daily average modal prices over the latest 7 calendar days ending on the headline date with the previous 7-day block. The change is approximately -2.27% (in our database only; not a trading recommendation).

What were the highest and lowest daily average prices in the last 12 months?

In our database for this selection, over roughly the last twelve months from the headline date, the lowest daily average modal was ₹2,800.00 on 14/04/2026 and the highest was ₹3,607.10 on 08/04/2026 (INR per quintal; DD/MM/YYYY).

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Jowar(Sorghum) price today in Karnataka — ₹28.00/kg (₹2,800/quintal) — 14/04/2026

State-wide modal mandi rate for Jowar(Sorghum) in Karnataka, in INR per quintal (= 100 kg) and approx. ₹/kg. Reporting date in DD/MM/YYYY (Indian format) is the latest day with arrivals in our database.

At a glance

On 14/04/2026, the average modal price for Jowar(Sorghum) across mandis in Karnataka in our database was ₹2,800/quintal (≈ ₹28.00/kg), with same-day modal prices ranging from ₹2,800/quintal to ₹2,800/quintal (₹28.00/kg–₹28.00/kg). The mean of daily averages over the latest 7 days versus the prior week moved about -2.3%. Our historical series for Jowar(Sorghum) in Karnataka runs from 04/04/2026 to 14/04/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY). 12 districts in Karnataka reported Jowar(Sorghum) in the past year.

7d vs prior week

-2.3%

Mean of daily avg. modals · Karnataka

Last ~12 months (daily avg.)

₹2,800/quintal – ₹3,607/quintal

₹28.00/kg–₹36.07/kg · low / high

Daily modal price and same-day spread (Karnataka)

Average modal (line) with min/max modal reported that day across mandis in Karnataka for Jowar(Sorghum). Quintal = 100 kg.

Districts in Karnataka reporting Jowar(Sorghum)

Districts ordered by reporting activity in the last 365 days, with each district's latest modal price per quintal and per kg. Click a district to drill in.

District-level Jowar(Sorghum) prices in Karnataka
District	Latest date	Modal (₹/q)	≈ ₹/kg	Rows (365d)
Raichur	11/04/2026	4,222	42.22	21
Bidar	11/04/2026	3,950	39.50	12
Gadag	11/04/2026	2,881	28.81	10
Bijapur	10/04/2026	3,315	33.15	8
Bellary	11/04/2026	2,305	23.05	7
Dharwad	11/04/2026	2,996	29.96	6
Bangalore	10/04/2026	3,500	35.00	5
Davangere	11/04/2026	2,100	21.00	4
Kalburgi	09/04/2026	4,000	40.00	4
Belgaum	11/04/2026	4,500	45.00	3
Haveri	14/04/2026	2,800	28.00	2
Shimoga	06/04/2026	3,500	35.00	1

All-India Jowar(Sorghum) rate All mandi prices in Karnataka

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FAQ

What does modal price mean?: Modal price is the most common wholesale price reported for that commodity on a given day across mandi transactions, in Indian rupees per quintal (100 kg).
Where does this data come from?: Figures are wholesale mandi arrival records aggregated in the DeshSeva database and updated as imports and sync jobs run. For time-sensitive decisions, cross-check against official government releases.
What does the shaded band on the daily chart mean?: For each arrival date we plot the average modal price (line) and the minimum and maximum modal prices reported that day across mandis in our database. The shaded area shows that same-day spread; it is not a forecast.
What date does the headline price refer to?: The headline uses the latest arrival date in our database for your selection (not necessarily today’s calendar date). The date next to the price is that reporting day, shown as DD/MM/YYYY (Indian format).
How far back does the chart go?: The chart uses all matching records in our database from 04/04/2026 through 14/04/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY), aggregated by arrival date.
How does the recent 7-day average compare to the prior week?: For this selection we compare the mean of daily average modal prices over the latest 7 calendar days ending on the headline date with the previous 7-day block. The change is approximately -2.27% (in our database only; not a trading recommendation).
What were the highest and lowest daily average prices in the last 12 months?: In our database for this selection, over roughly the last twelve months from the headline date, the lowest daily average modal was ₹2,800.00 on 14/04/2026 and the highest was ₹3,607.10 on 08/04/2026 (INR per quintal; DD/MM/YYYY).