As the 18 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Maize was quoted at ₹2,647 per quintal in Kallakurichi APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,722
- Lowest Price Today₹2,571
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,647
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityMaize (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Maize about 6.0% above the period average, and just 3.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Maize rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kallakurichi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bengaluru APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Pusapatirega APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 7 Doddaballapur APMC | ₹2,710 |
| 8 Gondal APMC | ₹2,705 |
| 9 Alangeyam APMC | ₹2,701 |
| 10 Husnabad APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Veppur APMC | ₹2,689 |
| 12 Honnali APMC | ₹2,670 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
That ₹2,830 (106.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Maize fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Kallakurichi APMC ranged between ₹1,869 and ₹2,736, with the average around ₹2,496. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,722 | ₹2,571 | ₹2,647 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,707 | ₹2,620 | ₹2,664 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,715 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,638 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,669 | ₹2,599 | ₹2,634 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,643 | ₹2,631 | ₹2,637 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,673 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,612 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,569 | ₹2,389 | ₹2,479 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,669 | ₹2,634 | ₹2,652 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,684 | ₹2,624 | ₹2,654 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,659 | ₹2,569 | ₹2,614 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,569 | ₹2,569 | ₹2,569 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,596 | ₹2,496 | ₹2,546 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,549 | ₹2,519 | ₹2,534 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,589 | ₹2,449 | ₹2,519 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,666 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,571 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,626 | ₹2,529 | ₹2,578 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,617 | ₹2,509 | ₹2,563 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,536 | ₹2,469 | ₹2,503 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,619 | ₹2,409 | ₹2,514 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,679 | ₹2,499 | ₹2,589 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Maize yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kallakurichi APMC reported Maize at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.