Jowar (Sorghum) Price Today in India - ज्वार का आज का भाव
The current wholesale (modal) price of Jowar (Sorghum) (ज्वार) in India is ₹2,900 per quintal, down ₹100 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹2,251 to a maximum of ₹4,800 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Jowar (Sorghum) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.
Jowar (Sorghum) is grown mainly in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh. It is a cereal crop with a Kharif & Rabi season - Kharif & Rabi.
Jowar (sorghum) is India's fourth-largest cereal and one of the most drought-tolerant staple crops, requiring 70% less water than rice. Maharashtra grows over 50% of India's rabi jowar and the grain commands premium prices in organic and health food markets due to its gluten-free, high-fibre profile.
Jowar (Sorghum) MSP Kharif 2025-26 Hybrid - ₹4,023/Quintal
The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Jowar (Sorghum) is ₹4,023 per quintal for Kharif 2025-26 Hybrid, announced by the Government of India on the recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). MSP is the floor price - government procurement agencies are obligated to buy at this rate, so you should never sell your jowar (sorghum) below ₹4,023/quintal. Today's market price of ₹2,900 is below MSP - consider selling to a government procurement centre at ₹4,023 instead of the open market. See the full Jowar (Sorghum) MSP tracker with the year-on-year change and free alerts.
Why Jowar (Sorghum) Prices Change
- Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the jowar (sorghum) harvest window helps you time sales.
- Weather: Drought, floods, frost or unseasonal rain damage the crop and cut supply, pushing prices up; a bumper harvest pushes them down.
- Government policy: MSP sets a price floor; export bans/permissions, buffer-stock release and import duty all move prices.
- Demand: Festivals, processing-industry demand and export orders raise prices.
- Grade & quality: Clean, dry, well-graded produce always fetches a premium over mixed lots.
How to Get the Best Price for Your Jowar (Sorghum)
- Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
- Grade and clean your jowar (sorghum) - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
- Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. Use a warehouse and a Kisan Credit Card loan to store and sell in the lean season.
- Use government procurement at MSP (₹4,023) if the market price falls below it.
Popular Jowar (Sorghum) Varieties in India
- Maldandi 35-1 (Rabi, Maharashtra)
- CSH-16 (Kharif hybrid)
- SPH-1634 (high stover yield)
- Phule Vasudha (Maharashtra)
- ICSV-700 (improved variety)
Jowar (Sorghum) Uses & End Markets
- Jowar bhakri (roti) - staple in Maharashtra & Karnataka
- Popped jowar snacks and health foods
- Fodder and silage for cattle (high stover value)
- Starch extraction for industrial use
- Brewing and distillery industries
Grow Better Jowar (Sorghum) - Inputs & Guidance
Higher quality means a higher price. For the best jowar (sorghum) crop: choose a high-yield Jowar (Sorghum) seed variety, base fertilizer on a soil health card, follow the right pest-control schedule, and irrigate efficiently with a subsidised drip system. See the crop calendar for the ideal sowing window.