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 04/01/2025 through 13/02/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY), aggregated by arrival date.

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 ₹1,385.00 on 22/12/2025 and the highest was ₹3,215.00 on 25/04/2025 (INR per quintal; DD/MM/YYYY).

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Jowar (Sorghum) price today in Surat, Gujarat — ₹20.50/kg (₹2,050/quintal) — 13/02/2026

Modal mandi price for Jowar (Sorghum) in Surat, Gujarat, 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 13/02/2026, the average modal price for Jowar (Sorghum) across mandis in Surat, Gujarat in our database was ₹2,050/quintal (≈ ₹20.50/kg), with same-day modal prices ranging from ₹2,050/quintal to ₹2,050/quintal (₹20.50/kg–₹20.50/kg). Our historical series for Jowar (Sorghum) in this district runs from 04/01/2025 to 13/02/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY). 10 mandis in Surat reported Jowar (Sorghum) in the past year.

365d vs prior year

+3.1%

Mean of daily avg. modals · Surat

Last ~12 months (daily avg.)

₹1,385/quintal – ₹3,215/quintal

₹13.85/kg–₹32.15/kg · low / high

Daily modal price and same-day spread (Surat)

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

Monthly average modal price · Surat

One point per calendar month for Jowar (Sorghum) in Surat. Smoothes day-to-day noise.

Mandis in Surat reporting Jowar (Sorghum)

APMC markets ordered by reporting activity in the last 365 days, with each mandi's latest min/max/modal in INR per quintal and per kg.

Mandi-level Jowar (Sorghum) prices in Surat
Market	Variety	Latest date	Min (₹/q)	Max (₹/q)	Modal (₹/q)	≈ ₹/kg
Nizar (Kukarmuda)	Other	03/10/2025	2,015	2,085	2,045	20.45
Vyra	Other	14/10/2025	1,750	2,000	1,875	18.75
Nizar (Pumkitalov)	Other	14/10/2025	2,020	2,187	2,110	21.10
Mandvi	Other	21/08/2025	1,700	1,700	1,700	17.00
Nizar	Other	12/09/2025	2,100	2,198	2,140	21.40
Vyra APMC	Other	13/02/2026	1,800	2,300	2,050	20.50
Nizar (Kukarmuda) APMC	Other	23/12/2025	1,365	1,485	1,410	14.10
Nizar (Kukarmuda)	Other	01/07/2025	2,010	2,144	2,055	20.55
Nizar (Pumkitalov)	Other	04/10/2025	2,110	2,188	2,145	21.45
Nizar APMC	Other	30/12/2025	1,400	1,595	1,525	15.25

Jowar (Sorghum) across Gujarat All-India Jowar (Sorghum) rate All mandi prices in Surat

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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 04/01/2025 through 13/02/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY), aggregated by arrival date.
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 ₹1,385.00 on 22/12/2025 and the highest was ₹3,215.00 on 25/04/2025 (INR per quintal; DD/MM/YYYY).