In the day's wholesale-price digest for 31 Aug 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,399 per quintal in Shikaripura APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,550
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,399
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Maize rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Maize is about 3.3% above the period average, sitting just 30.5% 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 Maize rates across the markets that reported on 31 Aug 2026, so you can see where Shikaripura APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chipurupalli APMC Leader | ₹4,800 |
| 2 Rajam APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 6 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,788 |
| 7 Pune APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Villupuram APMC | ₹2,634 |
| 9 Pethappampatti APMC | ₹2,625 |
| 10 Sangarapuram APMC | ₹2,622 |
| 11 Saluru APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Kudchi APMC | ₹2,580 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
At ₹2,220 (86.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Maize matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Shikaripura APMC ranged between ₹1,950 and ₹3,450, with the average around ₹2,323. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,399 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,383 |
| 28 Aug | ₹2,510 | ₹2,510 | ₹2,510 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,503 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,680 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,461 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,229 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,790 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,538 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,280 | ₹2,343 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,275 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,401 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,562 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,419 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,252 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,426 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,331 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,440 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,275 | ₹2,375 |
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
Selling Maize well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Maize stood at Shikaripura APMC on 31 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.