However, other grains moved in a narrow range in scattered deals and settled around previous levels.
Traders attributed the rise in bajra on selective buying by consuming industries.
In the national capital, bajra rose by Rs 10 to Rs 1,290-1,295 per quintal.
The following were today's quotations per quintal:
Wheat MP (deshi) 2,070-2,270, Wheat dara (for mills) 1,630-1,635, Chakki atta (delivery) 1,635-1,640 Atta Rajdhani (10 kg) 220, Shakti bhog (10 kg) 220, Roller flour mill 870-890 (50 kg), Maida 930-950 (50 kg) and Sooji 970-990 (50kg).